Poem by Jake St. John
The Distance For Joe Gouveia When you’re born they turn you loose into the ring no experience just a punchers chance and a good chin swinging and jabbing and always [...]
Jagged Thoughts #26: In Saudades
I am no good at funerals. I would have been no good at Joes. I am going to miss Joe. I am going to miss Joe’s words. His powerful presence [...]
A Poem for Joe Gouveia by Neil Silberblatt
Mother's Day After the rough muslin was removed from the mirrors and her shoulders, she returned the wooden benches, which she used when she sat for her husband and now [...]
A Poem for Joe Gouveia by Jake St. John
For Joe Gouveia The news began with a soft rumble the kind a Harley makes when it’s hidden by the horizon and out of view soon memories of the poet [...]
The Oddball Hour With PB n’ J, Episode 3: Bill Barnum and other Shout Outs
Our most timely post yet as Chad Parenteau and Toni Bee relate a recent message regarding Bill Barnum as well as tease features at Stone Soup and other venues for the [...]
The Oddball Hour With PB n’ J, Episode 2: The Sound of Ice Hitting Glass Is Our Toast to 2014
After flailing about from waking up to a new beginning, we continue on. Chad Parenteau, Toni Bee, and Jason Wright return to record their first podcast of the new [...]
Poem by José Gouveia
Last Rites They don’t call it that any more, Now it’s the Sacrament of the Sick – Which is kind of like Walpole State High-security prison changing its name To [...]
Go JoeGO Go! Let’s Bring The Love Back
Months ago, Oddball welcomed a series of poems dedicated to José "JoeGO" Gouveia, who underwent cancer treatment over the holidays. We hoped to raise awareness of the Joe Gouveia Recovery Fund, [...]
Jagged Thoughts #9: Fruit Bowl
I wish I could return this Gift God gave me And Change it for The ability to sell Bullshit To hands outstretched. I wish I could return this Gift of knowing [...]