back missing pieces Holes in the skyline, holes in our spirit. real He came to town with a guitar, lightning quick wit, and hair down around his shoulders. I voted 2000 14 different voices telling 14 different stories about politics, elections, and America. my stupid childhood After a while everything becomes boring and you want something new. My new thing was a pair of skates. the year 2000 Where were you when the clock struck midnight? giving thanks This thanksgiving I'm thankful for love, support, and blueberry jam. star wars memories The lights go down and I'm laughing at the pure joy of seeing giant yellow words scroll up the screen. resolutions It always seemed so far away, but here we are in 1999. the nicest person in san francisco I cranked the stereo up and the windows down. I was ready for an adventure. And I was gonna get it. strange beds The daily imprint of a body and its scent never quite disappears. c i r c u i t It's not that we fight, we just don't connect. c r u m b l e There was never any doubt about what Cali was going to do. recklessness I put my ear down on the rail to check for vibrations. t a i l l i g h t s I made small talk and watched as the cars blurred by. Eventually I worked up the courage. the book of burning man This year we took the posting to the playa. meeting peter again Maybe it was the gentle rain that made him so reserved. Maybe it was the stress. Or maybe it was me. meeting peter If it's just an innocent little flirtation, why do I feel so guilty when he catches me? celebrating mom That day, torn from my history, has never made me stop and think. Until now. g h o s t s They were subtle, mental, hidden. It was their house. t o u c h e d The fact that I don't remember the first time still unnerves me. i n   l a n e s I wonder why he decided to jump when he did. passages of the rock river An ancient black and white photo preserves my oldest memory of Grandpa Rohde. disposable lives How many names do you have? Most people have two, maybe three. Not so for me. burning the man At Burning Man there are no observers ... only participants.