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Running on the “I’m Not Tyler” Ticket

HARRY, THE HONEST AND TRUE. Tune — Rosin the Beau. Ye gallant true Whigs of the army That conquered for Tippecanoe, Come with us, and join now the standard Of Harry, the honest and true; Of Harry, the honest and true; Who “fought in the ranks,” as a soldier. With us, for old Tippecanoe.Continue reading “Running on the “I’m Not Tyler” Ticket”

Obscure Songs for Forgotten Causes

THE CLAY FLAG. Tune.— The Soldier’s Gratitude. ‘Tis fair to see yon banner bright Unfurling to the breeze; ‘Tis joy to hear that shout arise, A nation’s voice it breathes. And see upon that sunlit flag With glorious mottos strewed; The patriot name which justly claims A Nation’s gratitude. The stainless crest of HarryContinue reading “Obscure Songs for Forgotten Causes”

Classical Allusions, Yours for a Penny

HARRY OF THE WEST Tune — “The Star Spangled Banner,” Lo! the chieftain is gone from the scene of his fame, But the halo of ages shall gather around it, For his sword waved in Justice and Liberty’s name And Liberty’s hand with her myrtle has crown’d it; He has mounted on high to theContinue reading “Classical Allusions, Yours for a Penny”

Calhoun in a Dress

THE STAR OF ASHLAND. The gallant whigs have drawn the sword, And thrown the idle sheath away; And onward is the battle word, For home protection and for Clay. We now have set the ball in motion, That like the sun rolls night and day; While from the prairie to the ocean, Awakes theContinue reading “Calhoun in a Dress”

Where We’ll Be Sunday

This Sunday, the 26th, Doyle and I will be reading at the HyperText Bookstore in Lowell, MA. 2:00 pm is the time. Our reading will very likely be the World Premiere of “Gertrude of Wyoming,” a short story that will be published in Altered States of the Union later this summer. See also: HyperTextContinue reading “Where We’ll Be Sunday”