Monthly Archives: June 2013

Independence Day with The Replacements

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Mark Kerstetter

The 4th of July—American Independence Day—is the only time of year I like to join the throng. Here in Florida rain nearly always threatens, but it rarely stops anyone from walking downtown to convene on the grassy areas by the … Continue reading →

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An Other Room

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Mark Kerstetter

An Other Room Elbowing my way into the place where I can spread out jets of controlled wantonness; a room like Pollock’s, where pain and rage are unfurled and made to dance off the fingertips —wave riders and storm chasers … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Short Story Collections

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Mark Kerstetter

I just found out that the 22nd of this month is International Flash Fiction Day. Who knew? I’m not sure how I’m going to celebrate this event, other than read some stories. But it gives me an excuse to list, … Continue reading →

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Invitation to the Dance: the Art of Denis Gaston

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Mark Kerstetter

The first things one notices when encountering Denis Gaston’s paintings and drawings are how varied the representations of the human face and figure are, how varied the techniques are to produce them, and how easy his work is to appreciate. … Continue reading →

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