Patrick Irving

Esoterica: Entry 21 (Rorschach Coupling Request)

Burnside

I did it. I built a time machine. It worked and everything. For about five minutes. Five minutes. That’s how far it sent me. Into the future. Oh, boy. There’s me, confused. Fiddling with the machine. I don’t get it, I said. I know, I responded. Me either. Deb wasn’t too happy. But then again, … Continue reading “Burnside”

First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Dec. 2020

Previous: First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Nov. 2020 WELCOME to December’s issue of First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter. Brought to you by The Captive Perspective and made available at bookofirving82431.com, this publication provides an insider’s look at issues affecting the Idaho Department of Correction community. Offender friends and families interested in networking concerns … Continue reading “First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Dec. 2020”

Pen Pal Funnies #4

11/11/20 Dear Pen Pal, The good news is: You’re still young enough to muster the ambition needed for a poetical worldly conquest. And you’ll not be alone–with myself as your mentor and Chronicler in Arms, the fruit from our deeds will be food for your loins. The opposition’s only hope is to evolve with a … Continue reading “Pen Pal Funnies #4”

Death by Stereo (2003)

Embrace yourself To resist the grip I’ve come through to rip the stitch on some harmonical sh*t So watch me switch the scene scenario Commence to death by stereo On my way to the stage with that digital rage I’ve got the underground sound So poetic on the page And I remain unfound But well … Continue reading “Death by Stereo (2003)”

Lucy’s Parable (2020)

As soon as Lucy drew old Booger McGoo, Booger McGoo jumped off the page. He rampaged the house wiping boogers on curtains, opening cupboards and boogering plates. After the plates, he opened the fridge and drank up a gallon of milk. He then filled the empty with mayo and mustard, taking great care to see … Continue reading “Lucy’s Parable (2020)”

First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Nov. 2020

Previous: First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Oct. 2020 Welcome to the November issue of First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter that addresses Idaho Corrections concerns. Brought to you by The Captive Perspective and made available at bookofirving82431.com. This publication provides an insider’s look at issues affecting the Idaho Department of Correction’s community. If you … Continue reading “First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Nov. 2020”

Pen Pal Funnies #3

9-27-20 Dear Pen Pal, Sunday here. I’m not sure what kind of protocol we’re working with but I kind of felt like writing a letter, so, even though I haven’t heard back from you yet–what the hell? I hope that’s not too bothersome. Without sounding like an asshole, I find your name intriguing. Maybe it’s … Continue reading “Pen Pal Funnies #3”

Titles are Overrated

Stories are too, said the author, referring to the title of this one. … That’s mine this week. “…” My story. … Hold on. I’ll touch it up for you: . . . That’s better. Care to know the interesting thing about trying to express yourself through symbolism? Me having to explain it to you … Continue reading “Titles are Overrated”

Civil Support Networks: Advocate Conversion Model 1

Author’s Note: The following notes of mine were presented to members of an inmate support group on Facebook. They’re offered here for critique, with the hope that other collectives might share observations from similar outreach models. I’m still searching for volunteer opportunities. Feel free to help me make use of my time. Supplemental materials: “Exhausted … Continue reading “Civil Support Networks: Advocate Conversion Model 1”