My America

I spent the third of July taking an architectural tour down the Chicago River.  It was full of beautiful sights and among these sights was a huge America flag draped down one of the buildings. It hung there proudly declaring Chicago’s love for America, but in that moment I couldn’t help but notice a huge … More My America

Repairable

“You reach a state of hopelessness prematurely.” I stared across the over-friendly room, decorated with like, cats and stuff, and I looked her straight in her chin. She adjusted he head a little to meet my eyes, but I overcompensated in nervous rebellion and looked at her forehead instead. She gave up and continued. “It … More Repairable

Erstwhile

Erstwhile (Adjective) In the past **2014** “Roses please, ma’am.” The teenager flipped another page of her Cosmo Girl, before raising the same heavily painted fingernail to point wordlessly to the corner. “Thank You.” He responded, receiving no response in return. **1956** “Let me guess, roses again, Herald?” The curly headed girl asked from behind the … More Erstwhile

I Never Say Always

The winter here is “miserable.” They “never” want to go out. He “always” says that when he’s mad. The pain of heartbreak is “excruciating.” That outfit is “hideous.” She “constantly” get’s mad at them. I use to exaggerate as much as the rest of them. It seems harmless really until it starts effecting your entire … More I Never Say Always