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I asked her, “What does the Morse coded message translate to?” She replied, “You figure it out.”

Posted on June 13, 2012 by zfthrimej

After thanking her for her help, I then realized that I really had to do the homework.

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The alien wanted the humans to smile, so it showed them a camera. They did not smile.

Posted on June 3, 2012 by zfthrimej

Lesson learned by the alien: cameras don’t necessarily cause smiles.

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Beyond the lookout, not just be on the lookout

Posted on May 31, 2012 by zfthrimej

(since observation and awareness also involve listening, and perhaps even smelling, touching, tasting, (and/or extrasensory perception) depending on how close, distant, or weird that which is being looked out for (or that which may not even be expected) is).

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Saying something at around 4:00 AM can feel liberating in the sense that it’s often too late or too early to be judged.

Posted on May 29, 2012 by zfthrimej

The usual tiredness, sleepiness, or forgetfulness during this hour plays the intangibly reliable role of culprit/scapegoat/ally. .

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In a mall, I notice how a considerable amount of its visitors are groups of five or six (many times similarly dressed) friends. And the number of members in these groups is roughly around the same number as main entrances that the mall has.

Posted on May 17, 2012 by zfthrimej

This similarity or coincidence interests me, particularly the part of me that likes journey-as-a-group/team-of-adventurers -themed stories, mythologies, and movies such as Lord of the Rings, X-Men, Star Wars, Star Trek, Fanboys, Avengers, Voltron, Captain Planet, Mighty Ducks, and more. I … Continue reading →

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Hints of the latest (and third) issue of my zine/chapbook “When Deadlines Become Zombies”. (for maximum good times effect, probably lower expectations)

Posted on May 10, 2012 by zfthrimej

When Deadlines Become Zombies Issue Number Three Anchored by cover’s Leasha listening under see…

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Did the boss say “Do it” or “I’ll do it”? (Guilty pleasure in that moment of hesitating

Posted on May 8, 2012 by zfthrimej

because of the generosity and feeling of freedom resulting from that latter possibility.)

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There were a few people who promised to participate in the cereal taste test, but they never showed up; I’m guessing they’re flakes

Posted on May 7, 2012 by zfthrimej

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For secret agents, making eye contact includes peripheral vision.

Posted on May 5, 2012 by zfthrimej

While they may be in the line of fire, they can deflect the potential accusation of not paying attention by claiming to see other areas away from the center of their stare.

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The No U-Turn sign was somehow telling me, “There is no turning back now.”

Posted on May 2, 2012 by zfthrimej

I was nervous by where I was going, though journeying forward: worth oh my…wow.

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I asked her, “What does the Morse coded message translate to?” She replied, “You figure it out.”

The alien wanted the humans to smile, so it showed them a camera. They did not smile.

Beyond the lookout, not just be on the lookout

Saying something at around 4:00 AM can feel liberating in the sense that it’s often too late or too early to be judged.

Hints of the latest (and third) issue of my zine/chapbook “When Deadlines Become Zombies”. (for maximum good times effect, probably lower expectations)

Did the boss say “Do it” or “I’ll do it”? (Guilty pleasure in that moment of hesitating

There were a few people who promised to participate in the cereal taste test, but they never showed up; I’m guessing they’re flakes

For secret agents, making eye contact includes peripheral vision.

The No U-Turn sign was somehow telling me, “There is no turning back now.”

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