Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 27–28 (September/December 2000). Illustration by Andrew G. McCann Our moon of green cheeselooked tasty to alienswho gobbled it up Poem copyright ©2000 by Ray Dangel Illustration copyright ©2000 by Andrew G. McCann ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 27–28 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 23 (September 1999). Inspired by the artwork “Dino Farm” by Thomas Miller Ned Fenton paused outside the back entrance of Sarah's Diner, glanced left and right to see if anyone was watching, then stepped inside. He stood in the dark storeroom a few moments to splash on fresh after-shave … Continue reading Dino Farm, by Ray Dangel
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Illustration by Ray Dangel The room slowly came into focus as the anesthetic released its grip. Jeremy recognized the big round ceiling light, then the sprinkler head a few feet away. His cardiologist's face slid into view and spoke. "How are you feeling, Jeremy?" "Urrghh," Jeremy … Continue reading Cabbage, by Ray Dangel
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 18 (June 1998). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago Wendell Kendall was always a loner. Even as a toddler he happily played by himself for hours, arranging and rearranging his blocks and other toys. When eventually he was bundled off to school, it shocked him to be forced to sit in … Continue reading Shift, by Ray Dangel
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 17 (March 1998). Never throw things at the monitor.Never throw the monitor.Coffee cups and elbows are mutually attractive.Tears are an undocumented feature of all software.Work naked at least once a week to reduce stress.Switch gradually from swearing to bookmarks.Mistakes are noticed right after you press ENTER.Baffled by new software? … Continue reading Sanity at the Keyboard, by Ray Dangel
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 13–16 (October 1997). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago If life forms survivevast distances and reach Earthwe'll promptly kill them. * Poem copyright ©1997-98 by Ray Dangel Illustration copyright ©1997-98 by Romeo Esparrago ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 13–16 (contents)
