So, you’ve seen The Avengers more than once, why not read the special issue we put together in its honor one more time? Don’t be afraid to force your friends and loved ones to read it while you’re at it. They’ll thank you.

And speaking of The Force…it was 35 years ago today that Star Wars premiered at Mann’s Chinese Theatre. In its honor, go read “CPA of the Sith” from Issue 23. It might make me feel marginally better if you do.

And speaking of past JDP stories…when we did our post last week letting you know what some of favorite contributors were up to, we omitted an important one: Ansley Moon. Her story, “Navels,” appeared way the heck back in Issue Four. It’ll be included in her new fiction chapbook, All Seemed Foreign, which is forthcoming from Cervena Barva Press.

And speaking of congratulations…a round of applause for Michael Sions. His story, “Jolly Roger,” from Issue 22 was named a Million Writers Notable Story. Well done.

Finally, do you like time travel? Because last week in Barcelona, Bruce Springsteen played the extended version of “Prove It All Night” for the first time since 1978 and listening to it I pretty much warped back to the early Eighties when we needed strange vinyl platters (obtained through shady independent record store sources) to listen to Springsteen concert recordings. But you’ve got the Internet now. Go listen to this Darkness-era classic. Warren Zevon may be our patron saint, but Bruce remains the pagan god to whom we commend our ritual sacrifices.

And, that’s it. We’re closing up the palatial JDP offices early for the long weekend. Have a good one yourself and check back Wednesday for a new issue.