A self-centered look at Richard Linklater’s “Dazed and Confused” and “Before Sunrise.”

Microfiction “He’s suicidal, but not like in a bad way.” Johnny Mnemonic in black & white I’m not going to try and convince you that Johnny Mnemonic is a good…

Shanon and I went with Nick to Lawrence University in Appleton last week and we left him there. It was weird to buy him a one-way plane ticket and it…

Derivative work Jessy encouraged me to submit the microfiction from last newsletter to publications. I was glad she was enthusiastic, but I have no need for publication beyond here. Her…

from a dream, years ago

Overheard in the library “I just saw a TikTok which said the very shoes I am currently wearing are the Hot Girl Sneakers of the Summer.” In conversation A student…

or, old man yells at township

With bonus South Beloit, Illinois content!

Squirrels Monday morning around 7am I went outside with our dog, Rickert. Our backyard faces east, and in the light of the sunrise I could see two trees above our…

End of the year wrap up time! Please feel free to share your favorite music of the year in the comments. Jazz When I read reviews of Makaya McCraven’s In…