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John Gallaher

@jgallaher.bsky.social
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I write, make pictures, and I edit and read, etc.

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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
When the president addresses congress and the American people, saying, "We’re going to get it one way or the other" about an autonomous territory of another nation, we must, Rep and Dem, join together to remove that president from power. This is an absolute red line. We must not stand for this.
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Breaking News: RFK, Jr. Says Measles Is Now Mandatory for All Americans
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Breaking News: The New York Times "Breaking News" Button Has Broken from Overuse. They Are Reattaching It Now, and Will Commence Breaking News Updates Shortly.
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
A golden Trump statue in Palestine and dollar bills falling like manna from the heavens?
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Just letting you know. I have a headache, and I'm not afraid to use it.
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
I've never in my life wanted to make art more than I do right now.
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
The name Arleen just popped into my mind. I've never met anyone named Arleen. It's such a good sounding name. AR-leeeeeeeeen. It makes music. Arleen isn't a wall flower. Are you named Arleen? Do you know anyone named Arleen? Arleen, down from the misty heavens? Arleen tearing across the fields?
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
I wonder why suddenly a great number of my students sound like erudite and boring encyclopedia entries in their online communication. It's a real head-scratcher. #ChatGPT
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Tonight! 12/3/24! Launch Reading! Invisible Strings: 113 Poets respond to the songs of Taylor Swift Free zoom reading 6 - 8 Central Register for the link: writerscenter.org/calendar/tay...
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Launch Reading: Invisible Strings: 113 Poets respond to the songs of Taylor Swift (Via Zoom) | Hudson Valley Writers Center
Join Jennifer Franklin, Sophia Bannister, and Kristie Frederick Daugherty for the launch reading of Invisible Strings: 113 poets respond to the songs of Taylor Swift, on its publication date! Here […]
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Today was the last class day of new material in my Introduction to Literature class, and, once again, I finished with my favorite poem of all time:
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
2024 poetry recommendations! Lists! Please share a recommendation for a recent book of poetry. We all know the big lists and the prize lists and finalists. But that's barely scratching the surface. How about some recommendations that are a little lower profile you'd like to boost?
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
So long National Adoption Awareness Month. Remember, it's ok to be aware the rest of the months as well. #Adoption #adoptee
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Adoption Awareness Month is almost over, but that doesn't mean we need to stop being aware. Check out this podcast. It covers, generally, the issues and approaches in the US currently: open.spotify.com/episode/3I6I...
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Who deserves to be a parent?
It's Been a Minute · Episode
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Season's Greetings!
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Thank you Sixth Finch for the inclusion. Love the list!
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Hey all, please help me out. I want to start a new word use, “bibbin’,” to refer to “someone” who’s acting/speaking like an infant needing a bib, as in, “You’re bibbin’ again, Donald.” I just made it up, derived probably from the Latin bibere. It will come in handy the next four years.
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
If I had known, while writing my book, My Life in Brutalist Architecture, that November was Adoption Awareness Month, I absolutely would’ve added something about Adoption Awareness Month ending with Thanksgiving. I find that funny/not funny/complex, which is a tonal combination I find irresistible.
A book of poetry titled My Life in Brutalist Architecture by John Gallaher
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Who was it, Marvin Bell I think, was doing a poetry reading, I think it was the Dead Man poems era, and someone asked him what one of the poems meant, if he could explain it. He said something like, "I'll try," and then read the poem again. Pretty good answer, really.
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Good morning! Hey, just do this and I promise you'll thank me. Go to whatever music service you belong to and listen to Kim Deal's brand new album, Nobody Loves You More, while you're getting ready for your day or you're off to whatever. It's perfection.
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Leading up to your GenX-er poster child friend, your boy JG, turning 60 on Jan 6, first pour one out for the very last Boomers turning 60 next month. Dec 31, 1964 - Jan 1, 1965 is the passing of the torch. So as that ball drops, first, say “OK Boomer” followed by a “Whatever.” Thanks.
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Thank you to The Shore for nominating a poem I wrote for a Pushcart. It's a pleasure to be among the company of the other nominees: www.theshorepoetry.org/shore-things...
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Pushcart Nominations 2024! — THE SHORE
Dear Lovely Readers, We are honored and excited to announce this year’s Pushcart Prize nominees! These poems just blow us away. Thank you to all of our contributors, submitters and readers for helpin...
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
G.C. Waldrep's The Opening Ritual is out from Tupelo. As always, a massive book. It concludes his trilogy on chronic illness and faith. It's OK to start with this book. It's a pretty loose trilogy. Absolutely recommend. Here's the opening poem, that contextualizes the book's title:
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
My Life in Brutalist Architecture (Four Way Books 2024) is all last cycle, I know, but it still exists! And copies are still available! Content areas: Family, Adoption, DNA, Neighbors. Style: I couldn’t decide so I used all of them. Available through all the regular channels! (I think)
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Happy National Unfriending Day! (For Those Who Celebrate). I'm celebrating by unfriending X!
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
November is National Adoption Month. Here's a poem from My Life in Brutalist Architecture (Four Way Books), which came out earlier this year. It's my adoption book. It's the only way I could write it. I hope others can find something in it too.
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
23 minutes? Big deal. I've had this job for 21 years.
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Thankfulness Saturday: When I was in first grade (I'm pretty sure it was) I spelled the word "because" correctly on a test, and I knew then I'd peaked too early.
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Rose City Band. If you don't know, check them out:
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Wussy, one of my absolute faves, has a new album out tomorrow that you can stream today. Please go there and make them as famous as they absolutely should be: www.stereogum.com/2287317/watc...
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Watching '70s TV On Mute With Wussy
Stream new album 'Cincinnati Ohio' a day early and read our interview with the great American rock band.
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Anne Carson's Wrong Norma. For me, the parts are better than the whole. BUT the parts are pretty magnificent. Also, any book with an Ashbery story like this is A-OK in my book.
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Y'all, I guess this means I'm about to ascend. It's been cool. Maybe I'll find out if there's a pool on the top floor after all.
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
I just got a postcard from the future. Thought I'd share.
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Some Photoshop collages that mix unsplash and AI images and etc.
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
This is such a fun anthology that, after the "fun anthology" bit, becomes a quite excellent anthology of poetry, with or without the Swift connection. But still, with a strong Swift connection. parade.com/books/best-r...
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Taylor Swift (For)Evermore: 113 Poets Pay Tribute #1
Acclaimed, best-selling poets offer new works inspired by Swift.
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Wonderful new poems from Kent Shaw on Couplet Poetry. Shaw brings an attention to poetry that is absolutely Kent Shaw. I love these poems. The whole issue's great: "I joined a wall to other walls. And I called it the pronoun, “we.”" coupletpoetry.com/kent-shaw/
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Kent Shaw – Couplet Poetry
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John Gallaher @jgallaher.bsky.social · 08/11/2024
Isn't it a joy to live in interesting times?
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