Of things that have happened in the past twenty-four hours: 1.) We drove three hours through a blizzard to attend a community dinner in Central Maine. This is what you do when you study documentary-making. “So this is kind of awkward, guys,” I said as we buckled seatbelts. “But I’m going to need to grab [...]
“I need to have two photos by Tuesday,” I announced. “One that clearly represents a passage of time, and one that illustrates a sense of place.” “How about we go to the cemetery tomorrow,” Janaka replied. “Bam. Time, place. You’ll be all ‘That’s right. One picture. What. Next assignment.’” thickness means / worlds inhabited by [...]
In previous relationships I was the one followed. It made things too effortless for me, maybe; I was passive, bestowed-upon, in waiting. Maybe I wanted to be loved more than I wanted to love? Or I just didn’t want to be the one making decisions. I’m sorry for that. To make it up to them, [...]
Last night we sat on Tom’s floor and listened to records. The room was economically cold but had a sweet dimwarm tungsten glow, and cans of PBR slowly crowded the coffee table like subway passengers. As usual I became effortlessly drunk. “Is that a 50mm?” I squealed at Madeleine. “Do you know how long I’ve [...]
Peer: Whoa. I’m sorry, how old did you say you were? Adrianne: Oh, just that I’m about to turn 27. Peer: Oh my God! Adrianne: Uhhh . . . so, how old are you? Peer: I’m 19. I am officially of the age that causes 19-year-olds to say “oh my God.” I put my head [...]