I am no longer writing poems about the post office. On fallen petals, what your mind gets up to if left un-distracted, and the return--at long last-- of the future. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Apr 28, 2021•7 min•Ep. 22
The 60 hour work weeks are gone. 40 is a lot to ask, but we’re nearly there. On remembering the things you like to do when you have time, practicing route time, and loving things in their own way. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Apr 04, 2021•4 min•Ep. 21
Power’s back on, the car’s dug out, so back to work it is. On the dream of fixing things instantly, actually fixing things slowly, and getting old with your ideal self. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Mar 01, 2021•4 min•Ep. 20
I found myself staring at the sky, verklempt over some old addresses. On saying goodbye, getting what you want, and learning to go slowly.
Feb 18, 2021•6 min•Ep. 19
If not for a variety of things, it would have been OK. On cascading failures, the effect of rainfall on mail delivery, and the goop in your floating-glitter cell phone case. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Jan 21, 2021•4 min•Ep. 18
There are no stewards left at my shop. On union leadership, crimes against humanity, and what to say when people wish you Merry Christmas. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Dec 04, 2020•10 min•Ep. 17
The care home where my route begins is divided into three sections, the last of which is where they care for those who are beginning to drift. On newspapers, reminding people of their name, and the knack of being loved. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Nov 14, 2020•5 min•Ep. 16
Covid case at my station. How's work going, man? On contacts of contacts not counting as contacts, checking in, and doing the things that somebody has to do. Featuring: an interview. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Nov 03, 2020•7 min•Ep. 15
WHAT THE MIDDLE CLASSES DO DURING QUARANTINE On the people who Get The Mail, the impulse to not give a shit, and something, not exactly sure what, about empathy and its boundaries. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Oct 29, 2020•9 min•Ep. 14
During the primary I felt good about being a necessary part of our democratic process but I feel nothing right now except sore. On the distinction between state and federal labor law, delivering negative campaigns materials to their target candidate, and the mailboxes that pinch one's fingies. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com...
Oct 21, 2020•6 min•Ep. 13
Mostly out til after dark delivering these days. On glowing animal eyes in the headlamp, defending the house, and a particular bunch of red, red apples. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Oct 13, 2020•6 min•Ep. 12
I was converted to a real carrier about a month ago. On rolling your advos, the incentive to suck up vs the incentive to lie, and spiders. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Oct 06, 2020•7 min•Ep. 11
Growing in a heap of dirt by the gas pedal of Route 4's van, I found a seedling. On names, van maintenance, and mom. Also some podcast housekeeping. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Sep 29, 2020•6 min•Ep. 10
The post office sent out little cards with helpful information about mailing in your ballot. On glossy little cards, being despair's sucker, and going back to work. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Sep 22, 2020•9 min•Ep. 9
Do we romanticize the right stuff about The Mail? Should we romanticize it at all? On collaboration, unionization, and trust (occasionally founded): delivering the primaries in Oregon. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Sep 15, 2020•9 min•Ep. 8
OF THE TEN CCAs WHO HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED TO MY STATION DURING MY TENURE. On injuries, setting a timer, and open positions at Target. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Sep 09, 2020•6 min•Ep. 7
PLAGUE EDITION. On heroism, toilet paper, and needing a toilet. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Sep 09, 2020•5 min•Ep. 5
In the nicer part of the district, the houses don't smell like anything. On the nicer part, the cheaper part, and news to nobody. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Sep 07, 2020•7 min•Ep. 5
A GLOSSARY OF POSTAL SLANG, ONLY SOME OF WHICH I MADE UP. On nixie, skulch, and UBBM. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Sep 06, 2020•6 min•Ep. 4
Federal law prevents me from saying your amazing name. On getting to know people, getting priced out, and Golden Dawn. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Sep 05, 2020•5 min•Ep. 3
I've been on the same route for a month, and I'm starting to understand what the point of this job is. On knowing every house, delivering to houses that aren't there, and making things up. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Sep 04, 2020•7 min•Ep. 2
I am a new mail carrier, and I don't have a route of my own yet. On being a new mail carrier: routes, seniority, and ad-supported business models. postofficepoems.com patreon.com/postofficepoems ebenhoffer.com
Sep 01, 2020•7 min•Ep. 1
