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October 06, 2022

REFUSING TO BOW

by Heidi Seaborn

Marilyn’s been so accommodating—smiling in her winning winsome way

for decades now
& now
on Instagram & Twitter
O the things said
@marilyn.... read more >

 

THERE WAS NO HONEYMOON

by Heidi Seaborn

You ever think of getting married again? & there it is just like the dog’s vomit that everyone steps around. O, I loved Art alright. Willing him free from McCarthy’s clutches, I said I do, said yes to be a stamp on his passport. So, if your third marriage is anything like mine you will call him Daddy... read more >

 

TAKE THAT BOW THEN SLAG OFF

by Heidi Seaborn

How is it I always find myself here face to face–
serum eye cream mascara brow liner blush & lipstick o lord

when did I become such a drag
queen of you... read more >

 

How to Throw a Communist Party
~from Marilyn Monroe’s party menu notes, 1956

by Heidi Seaborn

Champagne? At least some kind of wine with dinner Buy—liquor—scotch—gin—vermouth—Hors d’oeuvres—caviar—Others? Is that Copeland on the turntable?—Marilyn are you cooking up a Communist plot?—Wanna Martini Comrade George... read more >

 

After the Honeymoon

by Heidi Seaborn

Darling, if your second marriage is anything
like mine,

you will be invited to his mother’s home
to crush the garlic, swirl the sauce to a simmer, whisk...
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