Kenneth Updates

We’ve received an enormous amount of mail (email) here at Speen HQ, asking about the wellbeing of Kenneth Oates after his last rather cryptic post while adjourning at the King Motel in Northampton, Mass. Is he OK? questionings were only slightly outnumbered by Where is he going next? It seems The Ken has captured the mind of the rspeen.com reader in a way the sparklingly water reviews just could not. Anyway, just to inform you, Kenneth Oates got the ol’ heap running, and is now on his way to his next destination—whose exact location shall reign as a surprise until revealed by his next post. Also, it may be of some slight comfort to know that Ken was informed that cryptic “cries for help”—regardless of their comic intention—are not what we want here, and indeed generally not cool as they potentially dilute the visibility of legitimate requests for assistance by actual people with serious difficulties. Ken seemed to “get it” as only a dock in pay will enhance clarity. Also, an official request was put forth to Mr. Oates to “86” the poetry—what we want is clear, concise reporting—descriptions and facts—and if we want whimsically lyrical verse, we’ll be sure to consult Mother F**king Goose!

—R.Speen 2.24.24