Archive - Words from Vandel

Poem: Sash and gown

How do we keep history from rearing its ugly head again? Are there no noble knights around? What does hope wear to a rally?

Jun 20 •

Poem: Rack 'em up, again

We want our kids to achieve success, but sometimes we gotta suffer in the process.

Jun 6 •

May 2025

Experiment: Frankenstory

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary, I wondered if one could write a decent story using opening lines from classic novels…

May 23 •

Prose poem: Rolling Thunder

A word to the wise: everything is not as it appears. But then, I could be wrong.

May 5 •

April 2025

Eight years ago last night, the owner of the Corral Bar in Montana passed me a gift. Little did I know.

Apr 20 •

Poem: It must be done

First, they came for the toes and I said nothing. Later, they came for the tongue and I couldn't talk.

Apr 11 •

March 2025

Essay: The Addict

This post is only for those who signed up for a paid subscription to my Substack. You are generous and cool and brilliant and I thank you.

Mar 28 •

Quote & Poem: Stupidty and Inattenton

It's easy to make mistakes when you are clueless and not paying attention. But I'm happy with it.

Mar 11 •

February 2025

Poem: Classified Ads

Keeping an eye on the want ads gives a clue of what's to come. Can you fly a plane?

Feb 21 •

Product Label: Bear It Spray

Melancholy does not hibernate. It can attack any time, any place. Thankfully, there's Bear It Spray. Be alert, be ready.

Feb 4 •

January 2025

Poem: Tip of the hat to ya

Time gallops and waits for no one. Thus, it’s time to throw down my hat and write faster. Paid subscriptions now available. Thanks for riding with me!

Jan 17 •

December 2024

End-of-Year Story: The Big Picture

Life is all about timing, perspective, attitude, and luck. And windows. Best wishes for 2025.

Dec 31, 2024 •

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