2000

nostalgia

Nov 122007

Manischevitz.

Boggle.

Big beige floor pillows, tear-stained.
Black Bible and the Cure.
Freddy’s pizza.

Red suede Mary Janes.
Pumpkin candles.
Pondering Judd.

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My Boring September Weekend (See also: Hello Fall, I guess)
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Bulletpoint Bullshitpost
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