Claustrophobia and the art of Generator Maintenance
When you’re in a situation like mine you need routine. Routine is all that keeps you going, sure you could top yourself but you haven’t scheduled that in yet…
Television.
“What’s bothering you?” He was lounging in his chair, sipping his beer, and watching the TV. His everyday routine was always on schedule. “Nothing is wrong.”…
Stolen Luggage
5:00 AM. Chicago. Jason Hemshaw fumbled for his watch in the darkness of the bedroom. Finding it at last, he hurriedly stopped the alarm’s insistent vibrations…
Work, Eat, Sleep...Repeat.
He limps into the office, his soul lagging behind like an unwilling child on a grocery run. One arm, then the other slipped into the pin-striped straight…
Zombies Exist
Zombies exist. They’re the people you pass on your 23-foot walk to your cubical from the elevator, typing away ever so passively at their computers, waiting…
Breaking the Routine
I look at myself in the bathroom mirror, and am shocked at what I see. I see myself reflected back into my eyes, but I look older, and not in a good way. I…
soccer with my sister
My big sister is the soccer star in our family. The only reason I played was because my sister had begged and my parents thought that it was a wonderful idea…
Straying from the Routine
Dear Diary, Really didn’t want to work today. I realize most people probably wake up with that mindset on a regular basis, but I actually enjoy what I do…