Tag Archives: St. Paul

Real Rural Man

Posted on March 25, 2016 by J. Thomas Burke

Some poems need very little introduction. This is one of them. Crack open a beer and enjoy. Real Rural Man It has been a long time since I drank beer from the can. It doesn’t seem socially acceptable anymore with … Continue reading →

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Alien Coffee Hour

Posted on February 27, 2016 by J. Thomas Burke

Last Saturday I found myself all caught up with my household chores and regular responsibilities—a strange feeling. It was warm for February in the Twin Cities—40 degrees. I decided to walk up to Raymond Avenue, drink coffee at Workhorse, visit … Continue reading →

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Paint Reveals the World I Do Not Know

Posted on September 19, 2011 by J. Thomas Burke

The other day my wife and I went paint shopping in St. Paul at a wonderful art supply store called Wet Paint. It was great to listen in on the conversation between the sales woman and my wife as they … Continue reading →

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