that leaves no other time.

since everything is in our heads.

coco before chanel.

with a fountain pen in the first place.

The Library from Sergey Stefanovich on Vimeo.

i feel much better knowing that this man exists. so much better.

machines of loving grace.

for fear you will be alone

For fear you will be alone
you do so many things
that aren’t you at all.

Richard Brautigan

but i wish i could remember.

it is the most complex thing.

congestive heart failure.

elizabeth taylor: 1932-2011.

vonnegut.

long walk to forever.

and i'll be secure for a little.

twist and rinse.

october.

*and wear sun dresses,

you have to want it.

she'll give you a toothache.

Skillet Strawberry Jam

1 L strawberries (4 cups), hulled
1/2 cup sugar
juice of half a lemon (about 1 Tbsp.)
1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract (optional)

In a bowl, roughly mash your strawberries with a potato masher (you may need to lean into it at first, to get them going) or squeeze them with your fingers. Put them into a large skillet (cast iron is perfect!) with the sugar and lemon juice and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often and breaking up large chunks of berry with your spoon, until it thickens and your spoon leaves a trail across the bottom of the pan. (It should take about 10 minutes.) If you like, stir in the vanilla. Cool. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

my oyster.

the world at large.

mount st. helens.

never be sad.

ascending peculiarity.

the gorey consequences

went by the boston athenaeum
under dressed
bicycle under our bottoms
one almost flat tire each
over the salt and pepper bridge
around charles street
man at the desk asked why we were there
when the obvious line was already formed
he wore a fur coat in his bio
there was a glass case with his tiny illustrated books
in the size of a quarter
that was just the kind of man he was
peculiar and acquiring great handwriting

-annie park.

Elegant Enigmas: The Art of Edward Gorey
February 9 - June 4, 2011

she smiled and left.

norwegian wood by haruki murakami.