Luke Kennard, Jaren Jackson Jr., LeBron James and Malik Beasley

'The Murderer' (2007), Luke Kennard

I take the murderer for coffee. ‘Make sure you don’t murder your coffee!’ I joke. He likes my jokes.

Later I swing a plank into his face: This is to stop him enjoying himself – Which is integral to the rehabilitation process.

His mouth trickles blood like a tap quarter-turned. He likes my analogies. ‘Hey, Murderer!’ I yell, ‘Murdered anyone recently?’

The murderer likes to play badminton. When he loses, I say, ‘That’s what you get for being a murderer.’ When he wins, I say,

‘I guess you got yourself in pretty good shape Murdering all those people.’ I’m not about to let the murderer forget he’s a murderer.

When I dance with the murderer I let him lead Because he is the more proficient dancer – ‘Just be careful not to murder me!’ I tease.

The prison sits on the horizon like a great ash-tray – When we travel I give him the window seat. ‘Hey, murderer, would you like a sandwich?’ I say,

‘Or would you rather murder someone?’ The murderer eats his cheese and ham sandwich. ‘The forecast is for snow,’ I tell him.

Questions have been answered. They delivered. 😤

look i try to be chill and normal abt the fact that people have different tastes in poetry bc god knows there are enough generally well-regarded poets whose works i'd rather light on fire than read, but i just saw this review of one of my all time fav poetry collections that claimed it was so bad it was Proof Positive that people with phds can't write poetry and also that academia is bullshit and i am feeling Bitey.

(also, and this is not the point, but part of the critique was that the collection was about a "boring moron contrast[ing] his life with Shakespeare" and like. i am so sure that this is not about the poet's Actual Real Life for many reasons, among them the fact that this collection heavily features a talking fucking horse. did you think that this man met an actual talking fucking horse at a house party. is that what you think happened. Blake From The US i just wanna talk.)

April 3, 2024: Positivity, D.A. Powell

Positivity D.A. Powell

“Anyway, it isn’t forever,” Chris said, “eventually you’re dead.” And we laughed

Besides, everything is better now. Not us but implants, blenders, children, heart attacks. There’s never been a better time to be alive than when you are. If you are. Black-throated blue warbler says chewchewchewchewchewww drawing the last chew out like a sucking drainpipe to say he has mated and is satisfied. Say what you will about that. His joy is uncontainable

and yet it has a form, a measure, to make it clear he’s not upset or feeling anxious. And if he’s bragging, well, it’s no shame to brag that you’re happy.

Honeybees cavorting on the goldenrod are working toward a common goal they’ll never see achieved. They lay down the walls of their cathedral of honeycomb and will not cope the spire, busy in the present task, trusting that the work continues. I’d like to write a children’s book called everybody dies. Upbeat, of course, and pragmatic. You only got so many days. Don’t think about death; when you’re ready, death will think about you. Go out tonight with your friends, like Chris, who went out big or not at all. Have a ball. Plan ahead.

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Hear the poet read this aloud.

also by D.A. Powell (shared in year 1 of this project!): [this is what you love: more people. you remember]

More like this:

Overjoyed, Ada Limón

you can’t be a star in the sky without holy fire, Frank X. Gaspar

Today in:

2023: Picture This, Jiordan Castle 2022: Alba, Madeleine Cravens 2021: July, Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz 2020: Poem Beginning With A Retweet, Maggie Smith 2019: Waiting for Happiness, Nomi Stone 2018: United, Naomi Shihab Nye 2017: If You Are Over Staying Woke, Morgan Parker 2016: High School Senior, Sharon Olds 2015: Dog in Bed, Joyce Sidman 2014: Persephone Writes to Her Mother, Tara Mae Mulroy 2013: Hook, James Wright 2012: How to Build an Owl, Kathleen Lynch 2011: Expecting, Kevin Young 2010: The Choir, Luke Kennard 2009: I Come Home Wanting To Touch Everyone, Stephen Dunn 2008: Visible World, Richard Siken 2007: Anywhere Else, Maggie Dietz 2006: After Work, Richard Jones 2005: The Sheep-Child, James Dickey

trade deadline 2k23: a summary

lol

lakers - twolves - jazz

lakers get: d'angelo russell, jarred vanderbilt, malik beasley jazz get: russell westbrook, juan toscano-anderson, damian jones, 1st rd pick twolves get: mike conley, nickeil alexander-walker, picks

russ: expected to be bought out by the jazz

blazers - knicks

blazers get: cam reddish, svi mykhailiuk*, ryan arcidiacono, protected 1st rd pick knicks get: josh hart

spurs - raptors

raptors get: jakob poeltl spurs get: khem birch, protected 1st rd pick, two 2nd rd picks

suns - nets (the big one)

suns get: kevin durant, TJ warren nets get: mikal bridges, cam johnson, jae crowder*, four 1st rd picks, 2028 pick swap

celtics - thunder

celtics get: mike muscala thunder get: justin jackson, two 2nd rd picks

bucks - nets - pacers

bucks get: jae crowder nets get: five 2nd rd picks (bucks) pacers get: serge ibaka (bucks), george hill (bucks), 2nd rd pick

nuggets - lakers

nuggets get: thomas bryant lakers get: davon reed, three 2nd-round picks

blazers - sixers - hornets

blazers get: matisse thybulle (sixers) sixers get: jalen mcdaniels (hornets) hornets get: svi mykhailiuk (blazers), multiple 2nd-round picks

suns - thunder

suns get: darius bazley thunder get: dario saric, 2nd rd pick

clips - nuggets

clippers get: bones hyland nuggets get: two 2nd rd picks

hawks - pistons - warriors

hawks get: saddiq bey (hawks) pistons get: james wiseman (warriors) warriors get: five 2nd-round picks, kevin knox* (pistons)

hawks - rockets

hawks get: garrison mathews, bruno fernando rockets get: justin holiday, frank kaminsky, two 2nd rd picks

clips - grizz - rockets

clips get: eric gordon (rockets), three 2nd rd picks (grizz) grizz get: luke kennard rockets get: john wall (clips), danny green (grizz), pick swap

danny green, john wall: likely to get bought out/waived

lakers - magic

lakers get: mo bamba magic get: pat bev, draft compensation

spurs - pels

spurs get: devonte' graham, four 2nd rd picks pels get: josh richardson

clips - hornets

clips get: mason plumlee hornets get: reggie jackson

reggie jackson: likely to get bought out

blazers - warriors

blazers get: kevin knox, five 2nd rd picks warriors get: gary payton II

WAIVED PLAYERS (SO FAR)

pacers: goga bitadze, serge ibaka thunder: justin jackson twolves: bryn forbes spurs: dewayne dedmon

will barton: likely to get bought out by the wiz

Se estrellan ante los Grizzlies de Aldama. Desde que aterrizó Doc Rivers en el banquillo de Milwaukee, el conjunto que encabeza Giannis Antetokounmpo acumula un balance en rojo de 3-7 Los Milwaukee Bucks, a priori uno de los candidatos al anillo esta temporada, se estrellaron este jueves por 113-110 ante uno Memphis Grizzlies diezmado y llegaron al parón del All-Star con sensaciones alarmantes. Desde que aterrizó Doc Rivers en el banquillo de Milwaukee, el conjunto que encabeza Giannis Antetokounmpo acumula un balance en rojo de 3-7. Hubo algunos brotes verdes recientemente con dos triunfos seguidos dejando a sus rivales en menos de 100 puntos, uno de ellos aplastando nada menos que a los vigentes campeones, los Denver Nuggets. Pero los Bucks (terceros en el Este con 35-21) no pudieron estirar ese impulso, encajaron el martes una paliza en casa ante unos Miami Heat sin Jimmy Butler ni Terry Rozier (97-123) y esta noche cayeron ante uno de los peores equipos de la liga (decimotercero de quince en el Oeste con 20-36). Los Grizzlies están viviendo una temporada de pesadilla con incontables lesiones. Así, hoy faltaban Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Marcus Smart, Scotty Pippen Jr., John Konchar, Brandon Clarke, Desmond Bane, Luke Kennard, Derrick Rose y Jake LaRavia. Con la plantilla sosteniéndose con alfileres, los Grizzlies se dieron sin embargo una de las grandes alegrías de la temporada imponiéndose a Milwaukee con 27 puntos por cabeza de GG Jackson y Ziaire Williams. El español Santi Aldama fue titular en Memphis y disputó 33 minutos en los que aportó 7 puntos, 3 rebotes y 7 asistencias. En los Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo lo dio todo pero aun así no pudo evitar esta dolorosa derrota. El titán heleno consiguió 35 puntos (descomunal 15 de 17 en tiros de campo) y 12 asistencias. Damian Lillard aportó 24 puntos y 7 asistencias pero tuvo un día desafortunado en el lanzamiento (7 de 21). Memphis ganaba de 9 puntos a falta de 50 segundos pero Milwaukee, con dos triples de Malik Beasley, cerró esa desventaja y tuvo posesión con 11 segundos para intentar forzar la prórroga con un triple. Sin embargo, Lillard se tropezó con Brook López en el medio de la cancha y, aunque logró conservar el balón en una jugada muy torpe, solo pudo tirar un triple lejanísmo desde el centro de la pista que no entró. OTROS RESULTADOS jueves 15 febrero NBA Grizzlies - Bucks Estado:Finalizado Grizzlies 113 Bucks 110 Jazz - Warriors Estado:Finalizado Jazz 137 Warriors 140 Blazers - Timberwolves Estado:Finalizado Blazers 91 Timberwolves 128 Para recibir en tu celular esta y otras informaciones, únete a nuestras redes sociales, síguenos en Instagram, Twitter y Facebook como @DiarioElPepazo El Pepazo/Marca/EFE

My 2023 in retrospect...

Well, that year is almost over. Here's my story of 2023.

This year marked the 30th Anniversary of my time at the Surrey Downs Child Care Centre which I didn't like a little at first as I felt like a prisoner but I soon got the hang of it later. Also, my first video game, 'Super Mario All-Stars' for the SNES hit store shelves 30 years ago too but didn't get it until Christmas a year later at that time.

In January, I went to the St Kilda Mangrove Boardwalk for the first time in many years. It looked a bit different compared with last time I looked.

In February, I got a Lightburn Zeta coffee mug and saw a show at the Garden Of Unearthly Delights all by myself for the first time in my life! Then later, I saw Luke Million perform music from his first album 'Gina The Synth Cat' on his handy keytar! Then at the end, I got lucky and managed to grab one of his drumsticks! From a shop in Chinatown, I bought a Pikachu-design bathroom spout extension which slides onto most horizontal spouts!

In March, I got my Knight Rider Historians tee-shirt showing the GMC Prime Mover & Trailer which is now currently being restored. Went to the new TK-Maxx store at Churchill Centre in Kilburn and tried both 'Bard' & 'Barbarian' burgers from Carl's Jr who have teamed up with the board game based film, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Theives. After a remarkable 25 Years, Ash Ketchum's quest to become a true Pokemon Master came to an epic conclusion with the callback mini-series, 'Aim To Be A Master'. He and Pikachu came a long, long way together through the low times and the high. We still saluted him, celebrated him and praised him like we should.

In April, I went to a LEGO exhibit at the Museum Of Adelaide, then to a car show at Echunga Oval and then to an Easter carnival on Ridley Reserve. Bought the LEGO Icons 'Land Rover Defender 110' which is considered to be my best one for 2023 with working suspension, steering and the ability to tow! I even built a trailer to go with it!

In May, I took a time-lapse video of a Wisdom 'Sizzler' ride being setup for the first time in my life! Built a LEGO model of the gas heater we used to have in the lounge room until 2007. Went on a few tram rides at the St Kilda Tramway Museum.

In June, went to the Model Railway Exhibition in Angle Park. Then went on a few buses during a 'Farewell Tour' of the MAN NL202 fleet.

In July, I put 'Richard Stevens Hire' decals on my blue LEGO trailer as a nod to the days before Kennards came to South Australia! The old streetlights on our street were upgraded to LED. Saw the 'Barbie' movie at Hoyts. Brixpo was way better than ever, so was AVCon!

In August, The St Kilda Tramway Museum had a showcase of old buses. Then I went to the Gawler Show.

In September, Went to the Royal Adelaide Show and saw a small ex-John Martins semi trailer which was owned by one of the amusement companies. The supposed Masters Home Improvement store in Noarlunga is now being converted to Bunnings after sitting unused for quite some time. My grandmother Ann Smith turned 90 and we celebrated her birthday at the main hall in her aged care village. Took a hike in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park and I was exceptionally lucky to avoid getting bitten by a snake which could've cut my life short. Then I finally advanced onto my full driver's license and had a beer at the Old Spot Hotel in commemoration of the 15th Anniversary of my first 'legal drink'.

In October, The former house of 'The Owens' (i.e. my mother's parents) was put up for sale. Had a discussion with an NDIS employee at the Disabilty, Ageing & Lifestyle Expo at the showgrounds. Then for the first time in almost 13 years, looked around in the Roseworthy Agricultural Museum and went on some rides at the Roseworthy Miniature Railway Club! Went to the Tonsley Hotel in Clovelly Park to have a meal before it closed its doors to be redeveloped for the T2D Infrastructure Project. The former Red Rooster building at Harbor Town in West Beach was finally demolished after TEN YEARS! Then I went to the National Motor Museum for the 'Bay To Birdwood' car showcase!

In November, Went to the first ever Tiny Homes Expo at the Adelaide Showgrounds. Ingle Farm Shopping Centre changed its name to Ingle Farm Plaza and the old 'wind pump' signboards had to be removed and replaced with generic rectangular ones. Went to the Skye Lookout for a lovely view of the city and its surroundings. Bought the new Jazwares 'Train & Play Deluxe Pikachu' from Toyworld! I just couldn't resist it.

In December, I went to the new entertainment complex in the former Harris Scarfe floors of Rundle Place. Received my 1/43 Scale Knight Rider FLAG Rig from a seller in Portugal but was in a few pieces so I had to gorilla-glue them back on. Also did a repair to a LEGO Fabuland plane set as the left-side exhaust pipe was in two pieces when I bought it from a shop in Cowell. Went on Adelaide's first ever BEB (Battery-Electric Bus) on Route 99C for the first time in my life! For Christmas, I got the new LEGO Chevrolet Corvette!

Here are 14 of the NBA's most underrated diamonds in the rough

Seth Curry (Dallas Mavericks): Steph's little brother may not have the same firepower, but his efficiency and catch-and-shoot prowess is undeniable.

Bobby Portis (Milwaukee Bucks): This high-motor hustle machine anchors the Bucks' championship-caliber defense and has blossomed into a reliable offensive weapon.

Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks): A floor general with championship pedigree, Brunson's basketball IQ and poise make him a key cog in the Knicks' rebuild.

Dejounte Murray (Atlanta Hawks): A dynamic two-way guard, Murray excels in transition and boasts elite size and scoring ability for his position.

Jarrett Allen (Cleveland Cavaliers): This defensive dynamo anchors the Cavs' young core with his hustle, rim protection, and surprising on-ball defense.

Tobias Harris (Philadelphia 76ers): A versatile forward with a smooth scoring touch, Harris provides consistent production without the flashy headlines.

Malcolm Brogdon (Portland Trailblazers): A fundamentally sound point guard with championship experience, Brogdon can do it all on the court.

Grayson Allen (Phoenix Suns): Despite past controversies, Allen's perimeter shooting and defensive tenacity make him a valuable contributor.

Desmond Bane (Memphis Grizzlies): This second-year guard emerged as a surprise scoring threat after Ja Morant's injury, showcasing a deep bag of offensive tricks.

Alec Burks (Detroit Pistons): A veteran with scoring and defensive versatility, Burks provides mentorship and scoring punch to the young Pistons.

JaVale McGee (Sacramento Kings): No longer "Tragic Bronson," McGee's championship experience, rim protection, and energy make him a valuable asset for any team.

Luke Kennard (Los Angeles Clippers): This sharpshooter spaces the floor for Paul George and knocks down open threes with laser accuracy.

Isaiah Hartenstein (New York Knicks): Don't be fooled by his modest scoring numbers, Hartenstein's advanced stats reveal a smart passer, skilled finisher, and defensive anchor.

Jordan Clarkson (Utah Jazz): Embracing his role as a high-powered sixth man, Clarkson continues to light up the bench and bring energy every night.

These 14 players are just a taste of the hidden talent lurking beneath the NBA's bright lights. They contribute in countless ways, proving that a championship team is built not just on superstars, but on the dedication and skill of every player on the roster. So next time you watch a game, keep an eye out for these underrated gems – they might just surprise you with their brilliance.

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Luke Kennard

NBA: Lakers go for commanding 3-1 edge vs Grizzlies

Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks in front of Jaren Jackson Jr. #13, Xavier Tillman #2 and Luke Kennard #10 of the Memphis Grizzlies during 111-101 Lakers win in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Harry How/Getty Images/AFP The Los Angeles Lakers have shown that they can rise to the occasion…

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April 3, 2023: Picture This, Jiordan Castle

Picture This Jiordan Castle

I feel bad for the inventor of Comic Sans. I, too, have made mistakes. Like opening the bathroom door in a bar to a stranger rag-dolled on the toilet, her face closed for the night. I, too, wanted the impossible—to carve a hole in the floor, retreat into lost time. Earn someone’s forgiveness, maybe even my own. But, instead, I accidentally invented panic, then futility. I wanted to forget what I had seen, who I had been, so I turned us both into flowers. I invented bees and a yellow bird to watch over us, but it wasn’t enough. Others had already invented doom and repetition. I cut myself a break, fashioned a little more time—enough to learn which mistakes were mine to make.

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Today in...

2022: Alba, Madeleine Cravens 2021: July, Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz 2020: Poem Beginning With A Retweet, Maggie Smith 2019: Waiting for Happiness, Nomi Stone 2018: United, Naomi Shihab Nye 2017: If You Are Over Staying Woke, Morgan Parker 2016: High School Senior, Sharon Olds 2015: Dog in Bed, Joyce Sidman 2014: Persephone Writes to Her Mother, Tara Mae Mulroy 2013: Hook, James Wright 2012: How to Build an Owl, Kathleen Lynch 2011: Expecting, Kevin Young 2010: The Choir, Luke Kennard 2009: I Come Home Wanting To Touch Everyone, Stephen Dunn 2008: Visible World, Richard Siken 2007: Anywhere Else, Maggie Dietz 2006: After Work, Richard Jones 2005: The Sheep-Child, James Dickey