Little Lost Georgia
Burt Likko tries his hand at fiction again. But this time, there are rules.
Burt Likko tries his hand at fiction again. But this time, there are rules.
Dennis Sanders takes a second look at his infamous hometown.
New fiction by Christopher Carr.
“We are the Oompa Loompa, and we will be heard.”
March 21, 2008
Not just universal, multiversal.
From Mad Rocket Scientist comes this brief but amazing reflection on fatherhood and the word “love.”
An original poem, written by a lawyer during a particularly challenging day at court.
Original Poetry by Jesse Reeder
A short story about an old man, his loneliness, and his resolve to perform a simple ritual.
“Do you know why I pulled you over?” the cop asked. The Inquisitor’s question. It’s never a good sign. Aviator mirrorshades. Handlebar mustache. Because of course he would. Establishing the right script is important at a time like this. It sets up the roles. It’s also a Stanley Milgram thing: To establish dominance, get the…
Original poetry by Dale Forguson.
Original poetry by Dale Forguson
If P. G. Wodehouse had moved from musical comedy to epic fantasy, it might have begun something like this.
“I’ll get the right arm, you get the left. One of us will have the actual agents, and the other will have saline solution.”
Starting today, Ordinary Times is pleased to announce a new regular sub-blog category, Ordinary Tales. Ordinary Tales will feature fiction, poetry, personal essays, original music, and visual art submissions.
Original music by singer-songwriter Erik Kain.
Original music from Jonathan McLeod’s Design of Cities.
On Opposite Day, we do our best to argue in service of a position that, under normal circumstances, we argue against. Coke people might sing the praises of Pepsi, Cat people might talk about why Dogs make for superior pets, Political Types might put forward the position that is usually held by their opponents. After…
Mike Schilling tinkers with Tolkien.
Fiction from Christopher Carr.
Fiction from Christopher Carr.
In the glamorous world of superheroes, all of the media attention is always focused on the famous, flamboyant super-villains. But what about the regular, everyday, Joe-Shmoe working-stiffs that make the wheels of those Evil Empires go ’round? Who takes the time to tell their story?
Poetry from the most unlikely of sources.
Original poetry by Tod Kelly.
Patient: Wayne, Bruce
For years Tod Kelly thought he knew the whole story behind his parent’s infamous second date. It turned out he didn’t.
Original poetry by Erik Kain.
Original fiction from Jason Kuznicki.
Original poetry by Erik Kain.
Original poetry by Erik Kain.
Original poetry by Erik Kain.