Writing
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A Hasty Response to the Statement of Mr. Dustin Wolgemuth Regarding His (Non-Existent) Plans for a Data Center in Fort Madison, IA
Disclaimer: I wrote this with about three hours’ worth of notice before today’s Planning and Zoning Meeting. It is unedited and, as declared, hasty. It is not cited properly according to any scholarly citation format, but I did cite and you can follow any of the links for further information. To Mr. Wolgemuth, City Manager…
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Sam
Tucked away in the greyish, water-stained facade of what was, at one point in its 100-year history, some sort of hodgepodge collection of offices now converted into tiny storefronts (first floor) and outrageously overpriced condominiums (all others), and nearly lost to the shadow of block-long dilapidated green scaffolding that had been loitering on the sidewalk…
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Early Morning (Impending Break-Up)
The ground is hard as brick beneath him, and as cold. Grass like so many long, frosted feelers pricking at his legs through his jeans. Breeze brisk and biting playfully at the soft skin of his cheeks until they turn to rosy pink apples. He watches her across from him, watches the wind whip her…