Tag Archives: memory

Uses of the past

Posted on July 9, 2022 by 16incheswestofpeoria

Nostalgia is nonsense, the past rearranged to suit a fantasy of the way things were. Nostalgia is discarded farm implements left in the weather to rust, solidify, and decay in the service of decoration. Memory, on the other hand, when … Continue reading →

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A ditch in time. 30 days of biking, #24

Posted on April 27, 2022 by 16incheswestofpeoria

This photo is a lie. Well, not a lie—instead, it contains far too little truth. Just like so many photos, paintings, sculptures, essays, speeches, inscriptions, magazines, books, podcasts, blogs, databases, casual conversations, compilations, tattoos, and cave paintings. What is truth? … Continue reading →

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Back to the beginning. 30 days of biking, #18

Posted on April 19, 2022 by 16incheswestofpeoria

What’s your origin story? I don’t mean the sex thing. I’m vaguely aware of where babies come from and that many babies successfully avoid being drawn into the ways of Wall Street, politics, drug use, search engine optimization, and the … Continue reading →

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Does everyone know what time it is? That’s right: It’s coffee time!

Posted on September 16, 2020 by 16incheswestofpeoria

I once lived in a house with gray siding in Washington, Illinois. You may have lived in a house made of brick in a different town. (Maybe one of straw—quick, is there a wolf outside the door?) I’m not here to … Continue reading →

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Why ride an old bicycle?

Posted on August 3, 2020 by 16incheswestofpeoria

Old reminds A bicycle that has grown old with you has a history. Your history. You turned it into the path and followed the path. The sun was at a certain angle. The clouds looked like animals or hats. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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