Author Archives: German Jones

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About German Jones

I am a librarian by day; I do all sorts of things at night.

Symposium

Tony and I have an outstanding argument about identity. Ironically, he feels that it is inherent while I claim it is posturing and habit. His side of the discussion involves the straightening of his wig and a hand shoved inside … Continue reading

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Summer

At my grandmother’s house, the slices were always too big. I covered mine with salt and filled my mouth with large bites. If we got seeds in our mouths we tried to spit them across the table at one another. … Continue reading

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Between the desire and the spasm (pastiche)

I murmur something inarticulate,kissing her goodnight in bed. We rummagepast civilizations, digging furtherback into ourselves. She smells like trees.Often, it is a good idea to discusshomosexuality generally.Droplets of water stand on our shoulderslike tears. “Push it in, are you going … Continue reading

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Sensations

You are standing outside with a stony figure as I come to the house from the rain. My feet are soggy. It is warm inside. You are “so drunk that I wouldn’t even know.” You hug me and lead me … Continue reading

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Cleaning Out My Closet

“It’s time to tinkle or get off the potty,” Tony said to me this morning. Although he was simply hoping to get a chance to take a shower, I have decided to let it be the theme of my day. … Continue reading

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Full disclosure

It should be noted that my memory is a bit crooked. Thankfully, Robert has a mind for details. I’ll let him explain: “one tiny correction, though: it wasn’t a beck CD, it was PJ Harvey’s “stories from the city, stories … Continue reading

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Resolution or revolution?

New year. New Attitude. New tux? Fat chance… But it is clean and starched. And Tony went for a spa treatment. Things seem to be back to normal. Tony has sworn off hallucinogenic substances. I’ve promised to write more. And … Continue reading

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The saddest music in the world

He is actually convinced that a pair of beer-filled glass legs is worth car accidents and roadside amputations. He has even gone so far as suggesting I consider acquiring some myself. “It would be a splendid visual christmas gift for … Continue reading

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Tony's theme

Apparently he had fun at the fashion show. Returning triumphant, placing a kiss upon my cheek, he exclaimed that from now on he (and I by association) would listen exclusively to Pizzicato Five and switch from jack daniels to gin … Continue reading

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Are you jewish?

Tony would say “Yes,” but then again he answers yes to everything. And he isn’t kidding. However, I wasn’t with Tony when the question was asked. He had some occasion to attend this afternoon. This allowed me to visit with … Continue reading

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