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Species Spotlight — an interview

May 26, 2008

M interviews D about their complicated relationship, and hand-licking.

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Mom’s Birthday Party

May 26, 2008

Pictures by Pilcrow of Mom’s birthday party in 2008.

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Tastes like Toddler — by ZEPHYR

May 21, 2008

Zephyr, a new contributor to The Buttered Slice, shares poetry about kissing her son’s cheek.

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ZEPHYR joins The Buttered Slice

May 21, 2008

My oldest sister has been harangued into writing and posting here under the name Zephyr. Most of her attention is required elsewhere for more pressing matters, but The Buttered Slice is thrilled to host some of her creative writing. Look for more information about Zephyr on the contributors page.

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Five Girls

May 20, 2008

 

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For the Birds — by Squid

May 15, 2008

(Click to play song)

You don’t mind me coming round
I’m not sure what to do with that
It’s not like with other folks,
Where I’m shooed and waved out
From some well-kept city park
Where they spray down the nests
And the gates turn away
Nice old women
With old bread for my brood
So please don’t get me wrong,
I’m not saying you’re for [...]

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Churning Out More

May 14, 2008

Pilcrow announces that The Buttered Slice will now host his photography albums, and that more contributors and content are forthcoming.

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That Racket — by Squid

May 10, 2008

Drizzle outside, Sports Center muted on the TV inside. The spoon handle rims around the empty can of cold soup as it clatters to the table. A few bits of bacony bean paste linger on the handle, past the reach of your last bite. Yellow buzzing street lights outside, refracted dancing shadows inside. [...]

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Announcing Another Guest Contributor

May 10, 2008

My talented kindly brother will begin posting here under the name Squid. The Buttered Slice anticipates this collaboration with pleasure and seafood.
Squid recorded the following sample of his original guitar work and asked me to post it; please, enjoy.

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