Patrick Irving

Thank You For Another Round of Books!

I’m pretty excited about this: A Kurt Vonnegut, four-book, hardback, bible paper, ribbon marker, Library of America series that spans from 1950 to 1997. I just read a chapter from “Player Piano,” which I found at the very beginning of the series. The man is good. And weird. And his materials were actually suggested this … Continue reading “Thank You For Another Round of Books!”

Missive: 12-06-20

12-06-20 Dear Pen Pal, What am I doing today? To begin with, I’m celebrating your good time and your feeling better and your message coming through so fast. It’s good to experience the reminders of alcohol abuse once in awhile, as far as I’m concerned. I’m sorry your friends are struggling. It seems that everyone … Continue reading “Missive: 12-06-20”

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”