Find Portable Sanity With Armando Jaramillo Garcia’s The Portable Man

There are two types of writers, whether poets or novelists: the kind that has been ruminating his entire life on something that’s been waiting to come out and the kind that has consistently felt the need to unleash his psychological contents out onto the page. One gets the sense that Armando Jaramillo Garcia is the former, a born poet whose natural talents have decided to … Continue reading Find Portable Sanity With Armando Jaramillo Garcia’s The Portable Man

The Opiate Vol. 6 Reading at Pacific Standard

They say it’s too expensive to live in New York. And yes, it’s true. So maybe that’s why you couldn’t come to the reading of The Opiate, Vol. 6. Or maybe you’re just an illiterate sumbitch who would prefer to watch your “stories” on the screen. Whatever the case, now you can watch us on the screen, in this crude combo of reimagining and actual … Continue reading The Opiate Vol. 6 Reading at Pacific Standard

“The Opiate” by Armando Jaramillo Garcia

It was there to keep you company Forget its outward appearance was one Of vehicle for the specialized masses Which numbered very few You put your finances on alert Though they failed you more than once You outed your self-interest without regret Banking terms dogging you Even in the bedroom or backrooms Where savory deals were made Cuisine exchanged for temporary Assurances and points of … Continue reading “The Opiate” by Armando Jaramillo Garcia