Category: Holidays

November 26, 2017

“Blurtso considers more than usual”

There sure are a lot of ads during the holiday season, said Blurtso. Yes, said Harlan, even more than usual. You wouldn’t think it was possible, said Blurtso, for the advertisers to make people even greedier.

November 24, 2017

“Blurtso shares a meal with friends”

November 1, 2017

“A friend in winter”

The wind is rising, said Pablo. Yes, said Blurtso, the wind of winter. It’s good to have a friend in winter, said Pablo. Yes, said Blurtso, very good.

June 21, 2017

“Blurtso goes to Hollywood” (XVI)

Isn’t that nice… I wonder who told them I was coming?

March 17, 2017

“Pablo sings Saint Patrick”

I know where I’m going

Johnny I hardly knew ye

February 14, 2017

“Blurtso considers the importance of Valentine’s Day”

Today is Valentine’s Day… I suppose a lot of couples are celebrating, and a lot of singles are not. Some have been reminded of how fortunate they are, and others how unfortunate. But most importantly of all, the stores have sold truckloads of candy.

January 2, 2017

“Blurtso enjoys things that fall”

There goes another snowflake, said Blurtso. I like to watch things that fall—leaves, feathers, snowflakes—things just a little heavier than air. There’s something relaxing in watching them let go, something soothing in their acceptance and lack of direction, their trust in the cycle… of soil and stars.