Tag Archives: conversation

Geyser

Posted on October 29, 2017 by The Lost Pedestrian

Boston to Providence train, 8:30 pm The train is now 15 minutes late. I can’t tell if I mind this or not. It should bother me, but I don’t think it does. But something is bothering me. It could be … Continue reading →

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Good person(s)

Posted on September 29, 2016 by The Lost Pedestrian

This morning, while walking to work, I passed by this guy who said “I’m a good person” to nobody in particular. And I thought this was so great and admirable. I mean, I wish I had the confidence to say … Continue reading →

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4 words

Posted on July 5, 2016 by The Lost Pedestrian

just returned from a weekend in Connecticut, a guest of my friend W at this 18th century farmhouse, amongst 9 other people. i don’t know why it is becoming increasingly difficult for me to find my voice. i can say … Continue reading →

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cat with a Hitler mustache

Posted on March 27, 2016 by The Lost Pedestrian

Today I saw a black and white cat with what appeared to be a Hitler mustache, crossing the street, walking, trotting away from me. I am trying to decode its meaning. I am leaning towards interpreting it as a favorable omen. I think … Continue reading →

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my new pants

Posted on June 23, 2014 by The Lost Pedestrian

i was out wandering this neighborhood i had never been, looking for The Apartment, of course, when i ran into this person i had not seen in almost a decade, but who remains present as a Facebook friend. She waved to … Continue reading →

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relishing

Posted on April 5, 2014 by The Lost Pedestrian

at an art opening tonight. i always run into people who i see maybe once or twice each decade. and now that so many decades have accumulated, it seems as if i see these people all of the time. usually, they will ask … Continue reading →

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listening without hearing

Posted on January 21, 2014 by The Lost Pedestrian

my temporary hearing loss lingers on. i don’t know how people do it. people who have real hearing loss. it’s completely thrown everything off. timing-wise, conversation-wise, perception- and perspective-wise. i dealt with this a bit better over the weekend when … Continue reading →

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on the terrace

Posted on September 9, 2013 by The Lost Pedestrian

at my friend c’s party tonight. i was secretly hoping that i would not be able to find anywhere to park and that this would be my excuse for missing it. but that was not to be. i never ever … Continue reading →

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a transitional moment

Posted on March 4, 2013 by The Lost Pedestrian

it’s hard to tell what any of this means. talking into some wires molded into a plastic case to a virtual stranger in another continent. night after night we talk. it’s especially hard to figure out any meaning since I … Continue reading →

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The Eiffel Tower

Posted on October 3, 2012 by The Lost Pedestrian

I’m not sure how to engage in conversation with one of my co-workers. I must first say that not once in my 3 years of working there has anyone asked me anything about myself or anything about my non-work life … Continue reading →

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