No Novocain Tale

I woke up this morning with my same typical mix of optimism and pessimism: pessimistic because I was tired; optimistic because the week is almost over. However, what my mom said soon after I hobbled out of my sleeping den sent my optimistic/pessimistic scales completely out of whack.
What did she say? Glad you ask…
“Did you [...]

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The Worthless Shoot

The snowstorm is underway here in Madison. So, in an effort to show my resilience against the snow and its oppressive ways, I went for a walk through the snowy grayness of my town earlier this morning.
Before I went out, I layered up — putting on gloves, a hat, a long-sleeve shirt, a sweatshirt, double [...]

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With Teflon

I am amidst my cozy little break from doing my homework and going to class. It feels a little like purgatory waiting for the next thing to start, knowing my brain is pushing its thinking limits.
My brain is a little like this can: made of Teflon (at least I would like to think so [...]

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The Meltdown

As you can see, the meltdown has begun here in Madison, WI. And typical of Wisconsin weather it will be changing by the end of the week — and not for the better.
Of course, just as all the snow is melting and creating mud puddles and dirty slush, a cold front has to come in [...]

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It’s Lonely in the Back

In the process of shooting this I probably inhaled way too much asbestos and/or mold.
This car has probably been sitting for at least 30 years — collecting all flavors of air borne bacteria as well as thick dust which generously layers the windows. I think the possible breathing difficulties I may have in the next [...]

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