Shorter Short Stories: Lord Have Mercy Diablina de Polvo!

 November 12, 2025

   Somewhere, between a song and a trailer lies a short story told even shorter.

Shorter Short Stories

 Dick Speed dreamed of being a hero, but 

Arkansas Tom cut him down without half a chance.

Daily Whip Out: "Dick Speed Goes Down"

She rose up like an apparition, floating in the desert dust, leering down at me.

Daily Whip Out: "Diablina de Polvo"

Backyard Miracles

Kathy, with Uno, In Her Garden

When Payback Isn't A Bitch

Got this off of a recent Facebook post:

G Airy Silverfox

   Bob, no way on earth you remember me, but i wanted to drop you a line. I was an intern on your radio show at KSLX in 1991-92. You were the kindest and most supportive person to me. It's been a part of shaping the leader i am today. Thank you, and I'm glad you are doing well. And the art is fantastic.

We Tell The Wrong Stories

   The horrors of those long ago border wars have dissipated into tall tales and indigenous grudges. For the extended family of Felix Telles, what they remember is the kindness of their father. In the end, he did not succumb to the hatred. That is a giant accomplishment for a one-eyed captivo known today as Mickey Free.

Daily Whip Out:

"Mickey & Fannie Free"

"The long and short of it is short and sweet wins every time."

—Old Vaquero Saying