Whatcom County – shannon p. laws

The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything

The Modern English song played over the radio while driving home on I-5 north through Skagit Valley. Sending out love to my fellow commuters, weekenders, jet skiers, neighbors and emergency response teams—love. If the world stops, we all melt together, it would be my pleasure to melt with you.

October’s Corridor

Keep your eyes out for October’s Corridor poetry zine. NEW contributors, new art, left at new locations! “The Eternal Flame of Creativity” is this month’s coverdesigned by Kathleen McKeever Vol. 7 ContributorsAll poems and art used with permission NIGHT HUNTLIGHT BOUNDDirect inquiries regarding the poetry book “Lightbound”to urbancauldron@yahoo.comKathleen McKeever MIRROR, MIRROR OFF THE WALLDuncan ShieldsContinueContinue reading “October’s Corridor”

Staycation

So I’m on vacation, day 4. I spent the first three days freaking out every 20-30 minutes thinking I had to be somewhere, call someone, or send an e-mail. Today, I think, I am finally chillin’. The beach is all over me and I’m not going to wash it off, because WebMD says “Enjoy it!” Negative Ions

Day 43: Negative

https://youtu.be/KgfNA19BBvg Shower Thoughts: It’s adorable we thought 2016 was a terrible year because about 40 famous people died. People are comparing 2020 to other years. Is this the worst? Maybe. On a global scale, I would have to say “YES.” The economic damage worldwide is like nothing we’ve seen. The extreme pressures on a householdContinueContinue reading “Day 43: Negative”

Day 32: TGIF I think…it’s Friday right?

https://youtu.be/XPVvQLjSd00 Shower Thoughts: Last night my friend asked to use a USB port to charge his cigarette, but I was using it to charge my book. The future is stupid. Happy Friday everyone! Oh wait, IS IT Friday? I’m not sure. Let’s see- Traffic looks like a Sunday afternoon, every day feels like a Saturday,ContinueContinue reading “Day 32: TGIF I think…it’s Friday right?”

Event: Noisy Water

You’re invited~ Noisy Water: Poetry from Whatcom County, Washington “It is an honor to be apart of this Whatcom County anthology. The event on December 1st is one of many readings scheduled throughout the NW over the next few months. Visit the Other Mind Press web site for a full listing. Thank you Other MindContinueContinue reading “Event: Noisy Water”