I know I owe you all three stories for this week. The fact of the matter is, I started a story on Monday that has gone through several drafts without any signs of being perfected. It appears I have hit a few roadblocks attempting to discuss slavery in the Antebellum South. Who would have thought? Live and learn. Anyway…I plan on remedying this situation really soon. Hopefully tomorrow. Until then, stay folksy.
Best,
Alex
A diner popped up where nothing had stood
In the middle of a poor neighborhood.
The shop was enjoyed by some,
but robbed by many a bum.
So, now it’s a hollow ghost. Who suffered?
– Alex Schattner
“Poverty” Illustration by Paul Lachine
There once was a young senator
who never cared about the poor.
This opinion, he stressed,
’til his father confessed
food stamps had been their life-savior.
– Alex Schattner
A wealthy business mogul, who dealt in dark magic, had an ingenious idea to sell products faster. He cursed an entire generation of Americans with fifteen minute attention spans. This made true love and true friendship nearly impossible, for both … Continue reading
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