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The Dust Journals – Part XII

Posted on January 21, 2015 by garJanuary 21, 2015
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Friday, March 11, 2157 Walter is so wonderful. Most of my life, the people I’ve encountered don’t give a damn about anything but their immediate existence. They have no time for anything else, especially other people’s complex emotions. I’ve lived … Continue reading →

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The Dust Journals – Part XI

Posted on November 30, 2014 by garNovember 30, 2014
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Saturday, March 5, 2157 The voices returned, violently. So violent came their onslaught that I blacked out and am just coming to. Whatever it was Walter wanted to show me, it hasn’t happen yet. I’m back in the bed again … Continue reading →

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The Dust Journal – Part X

Posted on October 29, 2014 by garOctober 29, 2014
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[Editor’s note: For earlier installments of this series, click here.] Friday, March 4, 2157 What an extraordinary few days it has been. His name is Walter. He alone takes care of the desalination station. Techs come out twice a year, … Continue reading →

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The Dust Journals – Part IX

Posted on August 10, 2014 by garAugust 10, 2014
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Monday, February 27, 2157 I found myself in a bed. It has a white frame with arching head- and footboards made of metal. The sheets are clean and the mattress is comfortable. It looks like one of those hospital beds … Continue reading →

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The Dust Journals – Part VIII

Posted on August 2, 2014 by garAugust 2, 2014
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Friday, February 24, 2157 Destitute was one of those words my great-granddad did not believe in. Whenever he heard that a group of people were destitute, the first thing he would ask was, Well, do they have a television? A … Continue reading →

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The Dust Journals – Part VII

Posted on July 24, 2014 by garJuly 24, 2014
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Wednesday, February 22, 2157 I had to get out of there, fast. I exited as gracefully as I could, seeing how they took me in and listened to my tales of woe and fed me, etc. But I had to … Continue reading →

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The Dust Journals – Part VI

Posted on July 15, 2014 by garJuly 15, 2014
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Sunday, February 19, 2157 I found what looks like a large, concrete building along the shoreline. And as the sun shifted, I could see solar panels reflecting on its roof. So I started walking towards the shore and figured I’d … Continue reading →

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The Dust Journals – Part V

Posted on July 11, 2014 by garJuly 11, 2014
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Thursday, February 17, 2157 I can’t write today. I know I should, but I can’t. I’m still at the mouth of the tunnel and the voices returned. They won’t leave me alone and I left my medicine at home. I … Continue reading →

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The Dust Journals – Part IV

Posted on July 7, 2014 by garJuly 7, 2014
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Thursday, February 17, 2157 I made it through the tunnel, but I have to tell this story first. The last flight I ever took – I was probably 14 or something – we were coming back from Europe. We flew … Continue reading →

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The day Betsy and Sue-Sis got married

Posted on June 29, 2014 by garJune 29, 2014
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My sister Betsy and her partner Sue got married today. They had been together for 14 years, but the wedding was a spontaneous thing. They were getting ready for work, getting the kids ready for summer day camp, the usual … Continue reading →

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