Lollipop Magazine

Burning Desires – Fiction

June 1, 1994

I dozed fitfully, as passengers filled with a sense of foreboding have done in all the greats works of literature since pre-historic times.

Blind, Glowing, Spinning – Fiction

June 1, 1994

It’s an ant, alright. I can see it. Its legs tickle my palm. There is a break in song and I can hear it: The tiny wings, erect, rustle against each other.

The Forgetful Friend – Fiction

April 1, 1994

But, I would forget stuff. These things happen and go by. But you don’t realize how they add up until something really happens.

The Duke is a Free Man! – Fiction

April 1, 1994

We boozed heavily all night and jammed out with myself wailing on the swinging axe and Joe Queer playing the ultimate new tune “I Like to Hurt People.”

The Bellysmacker Kids – Fiction

April 1, 1994

The bellysmacker kids… go barefoot… eat crayons… and dirt… burn ants… throw toads… spit soda pop… and bleed kool-aid…

Support – Fiction

April 1, 1994

I lost that right long ago. But she clung to my arm and it felt good to have her hold me again.

Mac Finds Himself – Fiction

April 1, 1994

“The point is…” Disgust faltered and became Unsure. He then become Shocked and Confused. “Wow.” He breathed in Awe. “This is quite an identity crisis, Mac.”

Improbable Histories – Fiction

April 1, 1994

Madonna publicly masturbated in support of the jailed bands while Pete Townsend told Tipper to kiss his “skinny, white, British ass.”

Give or Take a Day – Fiction

April 1, 1994

Mister Markus rose on Friday… Thinking it was Saturday… Went about his daily doings… Undisturbed, without delay…

A Band Called Me – Fiction

April 1, 1994

Like I, Me in the Key of E is an album whose primary message is one of self affirmation, particularly if the self happens to be lead guitarist Hans Onanson.