Category Archives: monsters

Greed

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Al

Less than a week and someone’s already looking for Schola’s will.

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A Tale of Two Pedophiles

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Al

“Jack McClellan enjoys the dubious distinction of being the Internet’s most famous pedophile.” He is “approximately 46 years old, has never been charged with or convicted of a sex-related crime, and denies ever having sex with a minor.” Sam Adams … Continue reading →

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Currently at the Laurelhurst

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Al

The original Mothra!

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Tim Burton / Johnny Depp

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Al

As you know, I loved Burton’s adaptation of Sweeney Todd.  It reminded me of seeing Edward Scissorhands in New Orleans when it first came out.  My twin cousins, who must have been 9 or 10 at the time, freaked out … Continue reading →

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Another Deleted Comment

Posted on March 15, 2008 by Al

Joan Houlihan writes this one (below), which followed these Christopher, I know who you are. I have no desire or intention of entering into an extended dialogue with you so I will write only once and that is to set … Continue reading →

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Anti-climactic

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Al

Poetry’s Biggest Tool has outed herself.  She forgot to mention her Joan Houlihan puffpiece on Wikipedia.  See the history — oh look — it’s rperlman again.

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Manger Danger

Posted on December 22, 2007 by Al

OK. I spent many a Christmas in New Orleans, which made me develop an abnormal appreciation for tacky lights and displays for the season. And sure, it’s a little funny to abscond with the baby Jesus. But I have a … Continue reading →

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Former police Sgt. Drew Peterson calls himself America’s No. 1 suspect

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Al

Indeed. And if I’ve learned anything about psychotic, attention-starved people, it’s that we should pay attention to what they say. Here in Oregon, we all remember Ward Weaver. He killed one little girl, then another goes missing, and he keeps … Continue reading →

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Brandon Mayfield at Portland Community College

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Al

Brandon Mayfield and Alan Cordle Originally uploaded by bluehole. I had the privilege of seeing Brandon Mayfield speak today at the Rock Creek campus of PCC. Hopefully most of my readers know who he is: the Muslim attorney who was … Continue reading →

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Parable

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Al

My landlord, when I lived in Wilmington, was nothing but a schmoozy, slick businesswoman. She was all about who do you know. And cheap as hell too. When my bike got stolen (from the second floor, locked to the railing), … Continue reading →

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