Paper

In kindergarten, we were instructed to bring something in for the 100th day of school. I knew exactly what I wanted to bring, of course - one hundred pieces of paper. I counted them out myself, paper from those old computers with the perforated edges you had to tear off from each other. I was so proud of my paper. I didn't care if the other kids brought in projects that were clearly done by their parents. My paper was special. I even rubber banded them.

Sadly, my teacher didn't think so. She looked disapprovingly at my stack of paper. I excitedly sat there waiting for my paper to be called to attention. "Bianca brought 100 pieces of paper...," she said, and moved them quickly off to the side. Disappointment on her face and confusion on mine. Was there something wrong with my paper?

It wasn't until a few years ago that I learned that my teacher called my parents about my paper. She probably said there was no effort made, no creativity shown.

I guess some people just don't see the potential hidden within a stack of blank paper.

testest

faces n things
masks we put on for different people
and situations
whoa reyoure ally

i think i need alone time

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Daniel Merriam

Watercolor, dudes...

I've been trying to work on some new projects. Then I get distracted.
La di da. The end.

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My new favorite item found while cutting ivy:

Pink plastic Easter Egg!

The sun has caused the egg to fade and become very brittle.
The big prize inside?
rock covered with a brownish liquid

Mickey's Trailer

This is my favorite Disney cartoon of all time. I was always fascinated by how much Mickey could fit into that trailer. What ingenuity! What efficiency! As a result, I was really into mobile homes for the first ten years of my life.

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I’ve decided to concentrate more time on restoring pinball machines. First machine up is a 1979 Genie. Hope to finish next weekend.

I've removed most of the playfield parts, it's cleaning time.

A Message From Mr. Ghostly