Red Cedar
More apocalypse, less angst
Month: October 2005
match (sketch)
she strikes the match against the rasp on the cardboard cover, bringing the flame up towards the cigarette, united in a plume of smoke before she shakes her hand to drop the cardboard stick onto the sidewalk. feet moving, away from the scene, away… Continue Reading “match (sketch)”
cold water and house paint
before i get into my essay of the day (word today is: match), i need to brag a little about my badass accomplishments over the weekend. first off – i finally got my kayaking basics course completed – after having it cancelled on me… Continue Reading “cold water and house paint”
hope (essay)
the last statement i made to gerald (an ex from long ago), in ocean falls this summer was, “i don’t believe in hope,” and then the ferry horn sounded and i had to run down the hill to get on before it sailed away.… Continue Reading “hope (essay)”
wins and losses in the class struggle
it looks like the teachers are going to come off the picket lines today following an announcement that both sides are willing to accept ready’s arbitration recommendations – which doesn’t mean they have an agreement yet, but that there is a framework within which… Continue Reading “wins and losses in the class struggle”
second-class (essay)
i often wonder what it would be like to be endowed with a consistent and positive self-image over an extended period of time. would i be so motivated if i didn’t always feel not good enough? would i be as generous if i automatically… Continue Reading “second-class (essay)”
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