End of The World -Sunday

Where was it said - After death there is nothing? Did anyone mention what is there after life? The Times, formerly the paper of record, published today some poems about the end of the world. Except  those who write poetry, is there anyone nowadays who reads poems? Probably more read the Mayan texts. We need to read everything.

12.12.12

One, two. One, two.  Basic army training.  The Pope twits. The Koreans launch a long range rocket. Marching to the altar  seems more popular than preparing for doomsday. We will never get the  unlucky 13/13/13. Imagine Baker's Dozen/Baker's Dozen/Baker's Dozen.

Historic purity

Visited Charleston recently. Spent two days in the historic district - my wife shopping, me - looking for a spray deodorant. No CVS, no Rite Aid, no Duane Reade. Nothing. In New York I am obsessed with the extraordinary number of these stores that open on every block. In historic Charleston they are serious about maintaining an historic atmosphere. But  no deodorant?