I feel out of place at banks. Granted, I feel out of place in most public establishments, but especially at… Read more Tell It To the Teller
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Taking A Hit For Literature
For many, it’s easy to write off a librarian’s job as “nominal.” “Effortless.” “Undemanding,” even. But there is perhaps no… Read more Taking A Hit For Literature
Microaggressions For A Macro Effect
Maybe the stupid slag didn’t “mean” anything by it. Maybe it was “harmless” in its own way. And yet, of… Read more Microaggressions For A Macro Effect
Fucktioning Adult
He was always going on about being a “functional adult.” As though it were something one could just “be.” Lilith… Read more Fucktioning Adult
(Les) Halles Is Other People
Everyone wants to believe desperately in the idea that if they just buy this one thing—this one “life-changing” product—they’ll stop… Read more (Les) Halles Is Other People
Born to Consume
“You’re a consumer, whether you want to be or not. Whether you believe you are or not.” Rina releases these words like… Read more Born to Consume
Resale Value
“Y’all take this shit too, right?” the clichély disheveled man asked crudely as he thrusted an abused, obsolete laptop on… Read more Resale Value
The Inflatables
All at once, they were everywhere. You could see them on all the lawns—flaccid during the day, and then fully… Read more The Inflatables
Suburban Squid Game
A glimpse of the chalk outline made her do a double take. Usually, Vonda was not so appraising while out… Read more Suburban Squid Game
The Nullification of Brain Infection As A Result of Diminished Exposure to Street Advertisements
The celebrities were growing increasingly depressed. And, of course, their depression far outweighed that of the average “non-person.” These were… Read more The Nullification of Brain Infection As A Result of Diminished Exposure to Street Advertisements
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