
The February floods came and my mother, little brother, and stepfather were riding out the floods in Slidell. I had to stay behind in the village because of school. I stayed with the Cressons and all the brothers were older than me. I didn’t like the Cressons because their house was on higher [...]

Alcoholism is a Drummer
who will do anything
to stop the pattern in his head
from getting too loud.
He fears nothing more
than the maddening roll-step
of heel to toe,
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Back to normal—This is a public service announcement (dear readers, you imagine the guitars). Again you may address all submissions, queries and the like to editors@shakinglikeamountain.com. We’re happy to report the cyberstorm passed quickly.

Luciano “Chano” Pozo, was the greatest rumbero who ever lived. Legend has it that he could play in one rhythm, sing in another, and dance in a third. People wouldn’t believe it, then they would go see him at the Conga or the Spotlite or wherever he was playing and listen and watch [...]

