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Sep 7
Sep 7 To Die Young

Not quietly at ninety, a few mourners, a cleric using dismal platitudes. But disastrously. Throngs crammed into pews.

Apr 21
Apr 21 Pushback

I saw a couple heatedly arguing at the edge of the road in front of a tucked-away apartment complex, and then he pushed her into the road and moved back towards her.

Dec 21
Dec 21 Leaves

Jill Pabich

I look at her smoking-ruined face and can't imagine the pain she is in.

Sep 7 Sep 7 To Die Young

Apr 21 Apr 21 Pushback

Dec 21 Dec 21 Leaves

Sep 7
Sep 7 To Die Young

Apr 21
Apr 21 Pushback

Dec 21
Dec 21 Leaves