Crazy Mad Poet

Poet, Writer, Illustrator, Teacher

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Classic old Ford jalopy I spotted on this sunshiny day. Wish I could say this was my new cool ride. https://www.instagram.com/p/CroYXZ1PX9U/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I saw this on the student wall at Pomona College today. https://www.instagram.com/p/CrPGnbfvdDc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It’s tax day, although we here in California have an extension, and I’m still wearing a coat. Whenever I think spring has sprung, I get surprised. https://www.instagram.com/p/CrMkJBCvlGt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My flagship typewriter: a Woodstock No. 5 from 1916. This WWI-era machine still works perfectly over a hundred years later. Amazing! https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq3-KkiPGlF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My new bucket hat. https://www.instagram.com/p/CqjMJEmPB89/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A little cake for Sandy and me in celebration of our first date 30 years ago. https://www.instagram.com/p/CqCbiWYuMKk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I found this excellent Royal portable at a thrift store today. It’s rare to find these anymore. Of course I bought it. https://www.instagram.com/p/CplX9UbyAYN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Here’s the printed proof of my sci-if novel, THE AREAN WALL, along with a favorite writing machine. The book will publish toward the end of the month. It’s not listed yet, but stay tuned. https://www.instagram.com/p/CpazmUDvacr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happiness is a hot cup of coffee on a cool, cloudy day. https://www.instagram.com/p/Co8Pd3wvvnh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Two red Adirondack chairs https://www.instagram.com/p/ConuyoEPKXn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I spotted this fountain at Harvey Mudd College today. I’d never seen it before. https://www.instagram.com/p/ColFQ1Cv0Kp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Sandy and I dropped by The Claremont Graduate University exhibition of the paintings of Roland Reiss. Great old-school artist. https://www.instagram.com/p/CoavgTIyNFx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Our city’s Christmas tree is at the train depot. The lights are on but it’s not dark enough to show up. https://www.instagram.com/p/Clw97Y0PiWS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Typing on my trusty IBM Selectric III, a mechanical marvel of a typewriter. https://www.instagram.com/p/ClcDsWsSka4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Crazy Mad Poet - Strip #3 https://www.instagram.com/p/ClJ54q4SrZy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Still alive and kicking, I got my free coffee at Starbucks today for Veterans Day. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck1jHsESmtq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=