Author Archives: johnrubens

It’s not worth it kids. Don’t believe the glorious stories of #MarioPuzo to be your possible reality, it’s hardly possible to turn out well if one delves into RICO or the appearance of impropriety backed with guns. @SamAntar@UCRegents@UCSanDiego I have … Continue reading →

The #StateBarCourtJudgeGee Met me at the elevator. She peered me in the eyes and finally asked “Are you going up or down?” I replied “Down.” She laughed and went into the UP elevator, which arrived first. #JudgeStories

More than an outlet to air grievances and opposition, the public is given the right to “act out” what goes on in their daily lives, living homeless #DTLA, in the Board’s hearing room. Sometimes expletives and associated off-color phrasing are … Continue reading →

What can you do for me? “Mr. President: I can analyze. I used to practice law. I read George H. Ross’ book #TrumpStyleNegotiation.” @POTUS I like tv too.

Looking under rocks of #PotentialTreason. #RocksOfTreason #Snakes #Wombats and #Lizards sneak out from underneath and lie around on top self-camoflaged on sun-drenched days. #March2003 Three days after the New Moon. “If I told you once, I’ve told you a thousand … Continue reading →

#TheBigFigluzzi by John Rubens #TheItalianHour After an early supper complete, we sat in the parlor to have coffee and/or an after-dinner snifter of cream & brandy. #BF: You get the guy? #FB: Yeah, we got the guy. #Profile? BF: Seen … Continue reading →

Or, “The Goose That Lays Golden Eggs”? GOP: The DEMS may be expecting attrition of their presidential field of candidates. What would Bill Gates do? Candidates may be imprisoned for treason or their backers like AT & T might not … Continue reading →

Don’t cry. Dear #PresidentDuterte: Please continue to spread the wealth with a standardized portion of your society [i.e., merit-based compensation]. Your swath of the Pacific looms large from now on. There’s an article I didn’t read saying what not to … Continue reading →

Dear #PresidentDuterte: Please continue to spread the wealth with a standardized portion of your society [i.e., merit-based compensation]. Your swath of the Pacific looms large from now on. There’s an article I didn’t read saying what not to do in … Continue reading →

joggers from the East splashing midway through the West. Midnight Poetry copyright John Rubens, April 6, compilation copyright April 8, 2019 @UCSDalumni @UCRegents @CommerceGov @nbcbayarea @raftofwater/John Rubens