Guestbook Archive - July - September 2000

GUESTBOOK ARCHIVE - JULY 2000 - SEPTEMBER 2000

Acorrding to my boy Webster "It's a Wrap" like to envelop or close a package; like "wrap it up." Thank goodness for authorities when you need them. I love you mommy. peace/love, Ray
Ray <rlsibley@bellsouth.net>
Ethel, La USA - Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 22:31:44 (EDT)

I was wondering...when you finish a play or film, do you say "That's a rap!" or "That's a wrap!"? Anyone know the correct usage? What's the etymology of this expression, anyway? Email or post here if you know.
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
BR, LA USA - Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at 17:58:53 (EDT)

Sorry I haven't been making it to the slams. I'm working on a few too many projects right now, but I'm putting plans in motion to be far more visible at all slams known to man! Long live the 2000 Baton Rouge Poetry Slam Team! XERO
XERO <none yet>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Sunday, September 10, 2000 at 13:52:42 (EDT)

I saw Katy's note and just wanted to say ditto. I had a great time meeting and working with the entire cast! Hope we can all do something again!
Rachel <alanstewartra@aol.com>
USA - Friday, September 08, 2000 at 19:27:10 (EDT)

Thanks to all of you who were at the poetry slam last night. There was some great poetry going on, and a good time was had by all. Hope to see everyone at the next slam, Wednesday September 20th (we're skipping next week b/c of blues week).
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Thursday, September 07, 2000 at 11:31:24 (EDT)

I would like to thank everybody who came to see "All in the Timing" I really enjoyed working for Moonlark Productions and hope to work with Ray again in the future!! Till then, keep it real!!! With much love, Katy
Katherine Algood <BabeAlgood@aol.com>
Zachary, La. USA - Monday, September 04, 2000 at 13:21:03 (EDT)

Hey Everybody, I went to see Moonlark's "All in the Timing" last weekend, and it rocks. I highly recommend catching it this coming weekend at Baton Rouge Gallery. You won't regret it.
a completely unbiased source <creese@lsu.edu>
USA - Tuesday, August 29, 2000 at 18:49:20 (EDT)

I am glad to find a schedule for poetry slam. See you sooner or later.
ann hingle martin <annhingle@yahoo.com>
clinton, la USA - Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 17:37:57 (EDT)

The Naked Poet is riding in from Bunkie to M's tonight to see the BR and San Jose teams. The Naked Poet will be incognito, but he will be naked under his clothes.
The Naked Poet
Bunkie, LA USA - Wednesday, August 16, 2000 at 12:56:04 (EDT)

Mona Webb is now the number one individual poet at the 2000 National Poetry Slam. She will be competing in the semi-final round tonight at 11:00pm (keep her in your thoughts). The rest of the BR team is finished competing. The team finished a respectable 38th, and will be there tonight cheering Mona on! Ray competed in the "Slammasters Slam" today and tore the house down. You may be able to see the results at http://www.npsy2k.com, and there's supposed to be a webcast. Look forward to seeing all of you soon. If you want to reach me via email, send it to cajunmikemike@netscape.net b/c I can't get Moonlark mail up here. Peace and blessings, Mike.
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
in Providence, USA - Friday, August 11, 2000 at 17:09:25 (EDT)

Hi all. Update from the National Slam! The Baton Rouge team finished 34th out of 56 in the first round. We had a really tough bout against two of the top teams at the Slam (Dallas & Ithaca). Mona Webb finished 2nd out of the 238 poets!!!!!! She was killer, as was the whole team. Xero had the amazing distinction of receiving two 10s and a 3 for the same poem ("Anti-bitch"). Apparently, he pushed somebody's button. Anyway, we are having a blast and representing well. Y'all have a wonderful week, and keep us in your thoughts tonight as we perform in round two. Tonight we pull out all the stops. Peace and love from Mike, Ray, Xero, Mona, RC, and Cheri.
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Thursday, August 10, 2000 at 10:36:22 (EDT)

The team leaves for Rhode Island this afternoon. We will make you proud we hope. We also put up some more pictures of the slam team on the site. Check 'em out. Don't forget to come welcome us back and hear the stories on August 16th at M's (7pm). The San Jose slam team will be our guests. Turn out and lets show 'em a good time. Peace/love, Spread the WORD, Ray
Ray Sibley <rlsibley@bellsouth.net>
USA - Tuesday, August 08, 2000 at 13:17:55 (EDT)

Hey everyone, I just put up a pretty cool picture of the 2000 National Slam team. See the Slam Team bios section. More pictures will be forthcoming ASAP. Several of us are heading to an open mic reading at the True Brew Coffeehouse in New Orleans in the warehouse district tonight (Friday 8/4) if anyone wants to join us. Peace!
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Friday, August 04, 2000 at 17:47:32 (EDT)

...creating a kaleidoscope of possibilities...
third kind encounter
zork - Friday, July 28, 2000 at 01:14:51 (EDT)

I am the Naked Poet. I write poetry naked. The Sheriff has asked that I stay inside while I write poetry. I like the Sheriff. He is nice, and he has a big gun.
The Naked Poet
Bunkie, LA USA - Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 21:52:19 (EDT)

Hey Ya'll, Don't miss Mike M. in action as everyone's favorite communist revolutionary, Leon Trotsky at the benefit on Saturday!!
Barton <givemeaguinness@hotmail.com>
Ethel, LA USA - Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 19:20:36 (EDT)

Hope to see everyone at the benefit slam Saturday Night at M'S FINE AND MELLOW CAFE! Does anyone know any of the mayoral candidates well enough to invite them. Tell them they can get Mike Melancon's vote by having the moxie to show up at a poetry slam. If they bring a poem we might even let them read it! also, see the Annoucements section about the San Jose poetry slam team who will be coming to Baton Rouge to read on the 16th of August. I saw the SJ team last year in Chicago and they rocked. "What are the roots that clutch, what branches grow Out of this stony rubbish? Son of man, you cannot say, or guess, for you know only A heap of broken images..." TSE
Mike M. <melancon@moonlark.org>
Ozone, LA USA - Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 23:58:55 (EDT)

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BR, LA USA - Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 20:32:54 (EDT)

I am M that is all M
M
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 20:29:41 (EDT)

I am the poetic drumming asshole that is considered to be insanse Love "The David"
David Cameron Abbott <dcamerona@home.com>
Baton Rouge, La USA - Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 20:27:42 (EDT)

The slam last night was awesome! Everyone who didn't come last night should really come to the benefit slam on the 29th to hear these guys - you won't be disappointed!
Erica <amoralla@hotmail.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Thursday, July 20, 2000 at 14:25:44 (EDT)

i was never here, okay! don't let it get around that i'm technologically nearly up to the year 2000! "See ya'll at the slam" [Ray prompted me to say that!] m
miss m <missmellow43@hotmail.com>
br, la USA - Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at 19:27:16 (EDT)

Really groovy site. I wifh I could come visit the real thing!!
Kellie-Bellie <michaelkellie@usa.net>
San Diego, ca usa - Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at 16:34:19 (EDT)

Elizabeth, thanks for the nice comments. Please come back to the slam and share your stuff with us. It'll be nice to hear yet another of the many artistic Abbott family share their work with us. Several of us are going out to Club Culture tonight (Monday 7/17/00, 10pm) to catch the open mic night. Looking forward to it.
Mike Melancon <melancon@moonlark.org>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Monday, July 17, 2000 at 16:20:56 (EDT)

Hey everyone. I thought the grand slam last week was great. Next time I come to Baton Rouge I might read a few poems. Oh and in case some of ya'll who know Joan, Richard, Lee and David Abbott, I'm related to them. Well. I'll see everyone later. BYE!!
Elizabeth Abbott <ema10184@prodigy.net>
Plano, TX USA - Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 16:39:53 (EDT)

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - the date for the FINAL competition for the National Slam team has been moved UP to next Wednesday, July 19. Please see the Announcements section on the Moonlark home page for more details. I'm very sorry if this schedule change causes anyone problems. Feel free to drop me a line if you want to discuss this further, curse at me, whatever. - mike
Mike Melancon <melancon@moonlark.org>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 14:08:26 (EDT)

ray sibly's walk is like a kung fu crane crossed with tweety bird puf in the splash of night things from the cats cradle come and lay in my dreams like settling spiders
roger kees <thekees@bellsouth.net>
baton rouge, la USA - Friday, July 07, 2000 at 18:03:39 (EDT)

I had a blast at the Slam last night. Mike Melancon always adds a special flavor to the Slam every time he reads and he is a fun MC. Put a poem in your pocket. The Grand Slam should be awesome this Saturday; I can't wait. We've got an awesome line-up (check the web page to see who's reading). Hope to see everyone there. peace/love, Ray
Ray Sibley <rlsibley@bellsouth.net>
USA - Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 16:56:51 (EDT)

I think I've got all of the links fixed now, so folks can actually use this guestbook. Whee! Great slam last night. I had fun playing MC, and was heartened to see all of the talented poets sharing their work. Hope to see everyone at the grand slam. Spread the peace and share the love (or vice-versa).
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 16:04:25 (EDT)

DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE COMPETITION SATURDAY NIGHT to get into the NATIONAL POETRY SLAM! (sorry about the obnoxious CAPS)
Melancon <melancon@moonlark.org>
baton rouge, la USA - Monday, June 26, 2000 at 16:12:57 (EDT)