However, my own generation had a different tune. The line "We can't even think of a word that rhymes" is hilarious. Deep down inside, Alice and friends were comedians.
Patricia Abbott is the author of more than 125 stories that have appeared online, in print journals and in various anthologies. She is the author of two print novels CONCRETE ANGEL (2015) and SHOT IN DETROIT (2016)(Polis Books). CONCRETE ANGEL was nominated for an Anthony and Macavity Award in 2016. SHOT IN DETROIT was nominated for an Edgar Award and an Anthony Award in 2017. A collection of her stories I BRING SORROW AND OTHER STORIES OF TRANSGRESSION will appear in 2018.
She also authored two ebooks, MONKEY JUSTICE and HOME INVASION and co-edited DISCOUNT NOIR. She won a Derringer award for her story "My Hero." She lives outside Detroit.
Patricia (Patti) Abbott
SHOT IN DETROIT
Edgar Nominee 2017, Anthony nominee 2017
CONCRETE ANGEL
Polis Books, 2015-nominated for the Anthony and Macavity Awards
4 comments:
"I can root for the Yankees from the bleachers
and don't have to worry 'bout teachers..."
This always struck a chord with me as a kid.
Jeff M.
So many songs were written with NY and California kids in mind. And a few from Philly and Boston. But what about those kids from Iowa?
Never heard of this before. Very nice indeed.
However, my own generation had a different tune. The line "We can't even think of a word that rhymes" is hilarious. Deep down inside, Alice and friends were comedians.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgIMRYdg8jE
I'd forgotten about this song! Thanks for the fun reminder.
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