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New song: “Things I’ve Come to Know”

08.31.2015 by Chris Wilcox //

As promised, a second song lyric this month. If this curious mélange of folk wisdom reads like something that should be sung by a guy with a little more life behind him, that might be because I wrote it with the voice of Kris Kristofferson in my head. If that Silver-Tongued Devil would only apply […]

Categories // Songs Tags // Soul-Searchy

The Undisputed King of Garbanzo Park

08.27.2015 by Chris Wilcox //

When you haven’t had many big successes to stake your life upon, you take your victories where you find them. Sometimes this means strapping on your best sneakers and race-walking a stroller-pushing stay-at-home mom without telling her that’s what’s happening, then reveling in your triumph. Sometimes it means claiming dominion over an entire public park. […]

Categories // Prose Tags // Humorous

New song: “Cut Our Losses”

08.15.2015 by Chris Wilcox //

I know that reading lyrics is a different – and probably ultimately less satisfying – experience than hearing songs, so I appreciate your patience as I get these ideas into the world by the best means currently at my disposal. As you might have noticed, I failed to post a new lyric last month. I’ll […]

Categories // Songs

Regarding your party invitation: Further information required

08.08.2015 by Chris Wilcox //

Dear Friend, Your party invitation has been received, but cannot be processed on the basis of the limited information supplied. Please complete the following supplementary questionnaire, using additional blank sheets of paper as necessary, and return the entire packet within 5 days using the included self-addressed, stamped envelope. You will receive a final decision by […]

Categories // Prose Tags // Humorous

New song: “Building Something Else”

06.21.2015 by Chris Wilcox //

Earlier this month on Facebook, I wrote: One of my brothers can build you a great-looking house. The other can wire up all the electricity, making it bright and temperate. And then I can hole up in your spare room to write pithy Facebook posts, emerging occasionally to check your cupboards for graham crackers. True […]

Categories // Songs Tags // Soul-Searchy

New song: “Sober as Sunrise”

05.09.2015 by Chris Wilcox //

I’m aware of my tendency to get hooked on whatever gives me some comfort: As a kid in need of distraction, I’d haul library books home 30 at a time. I’ve gone through a whole series of food obsessions, from Red Vines and Twix as a boy to Genisoy protein bars and Arizona Green Tea […]

Categories // Songs Tags // Soul-Searchy

Start where you are

04.29.2015 by Chris Wilcox //

It’s tempting to start anywhere else: Jump ahead a few steps. Pretend you’re further along than you actually are. Fudge the truth a little to put as much distance between who you’ve been and who you’d like to become as you can, as quickly as possible. It’s tempting but impossible. Enticing but unsustainable. You can […]

Categories // Prose Tags // Soul-Searchy

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