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September 22, 2024September 22, 2024 - by Typewriter Fox

I woke up in a panic. It wasn’t the usual, had the same fucking dream, kind of panic that I’m used to facing when eyes crack open. But rather, it was the variety I only experience when I’m on the road. I glanced at the bluffs overlooking the Ohio outside my balcony window to help ground me. And for once, I can honestly say that I was thankful for the existence of Kentucky. After hastily getting dressed, I zombied down to the lower level after a detour to the parking lot. I needed some smoke to help chase away the fog. As I sat on the ledge overlooking the hilltop entrance, I couldn’t help but miss the convenience of immediate self-destruction. But I guess those days …

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The Escape

September 21, 2024 - by Typewriter Fox

It was a foggy start to the break. And for once, I’m not talking about the usual, self-inflicted hangover variety. A thick blanket of actual fog obscured The City, a fact noticed immediately after my two asshole cats woke me with the pointless insanity of their morning zoomies performed right across my face. A first glance out the window made me think it was time to maybe change my contacts. Those daily disposables that I habitually wear until they decide to plop themselves off my eyeballs all on their own. But no, it was just Mother Nature in her white robe. Bringing a rarely displayed layer of modesty to The City. Because for a brief moment, if you squinted just the right way with stale contact …