A living equivalent of undersea Christmas lights is the slimy cephalopod we know as the giant Pacific octopus. It’s color changing skin cells create a veritable light show of twinkling…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Monkey
Where for Watch Waipahu New Year’s Eve, 2010
“Why’re we stopping?” “This the best place.” Skeptical, Esme opened the door, careful of the guardrail. There, she stood in the narrow space between. They had parked just before the…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Monkey
A Beggar’s Christmas, 1947, Parts One and Two
Editor’s note. To make this month’s entry easier to understand, Part One, here, was submitted last year. You will see Part Two below. Part One was also published in Bamboo…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Monkey
Happy Holidays
Christmas Trees, bright lights, Decorations, ornaments, A merry Christmas. Happy Holidays, A rainy, windy winter, A happy new year.
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Monkey
An Ala Moana Christmas
Things look a hell of a lot like Christmas. The day after Halloween, for Christ’s sake. Mall decorations. The snow-banked gifts. I shop early. I contemplate what I might afford…
Bamboo Shoots Prompt for Year of the Monkey
Year of the Monkey Writing Contest for December : )
So now you’ve finished your holiday shopping right? No? What happened to you on Black Friday? Chicken? Nevah like go? Boo hoo for you. So while you’re contemplating your unfulfilled…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Monkey
Two Days
The first day is to satisfy. It is to enter the clouds of smoky aroma of turkey burning in the oven. It is to gorge down plates overflowing with food….
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Monkey
November
November is here. Seasons changing, chilly winds. Holidays to cheer.
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Monkey
Fowl Smell
Crispy kosher turkey, Drumsticks, dressing, thighs, The sweet Pope’s nose, oh yeah!
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Monkey
Buckle
So how come da Pilgrims get one buckle on their hat? Pants, I can figgah. Shoes, I can figgah. But hat? Not like dat kine hat going fall off. Maybe…