In Madison

This city has a different pulse than Chicago. It’s not working as hard. When I pass by, I don’t catch the reek of sweat, don’t see the pit stains, don’t hear the grunts. Madison is daydreaming. Its heartbeat is slow, and its breaths are deep. It floats along.
There was a time when I would do […]

The ice is cracking

Can you feel it? I can feel it. Everyone I know is breaking up with their lover, or feeling that primal itch. People are on edge. College students are scurrying to finish their semesters. Cafes are breaking out their outdoor seating. People are riding bikes again. Gaea is whispering in our ears, and damned if […]