Five Propositions about Death

1. Caught in a substance imperceptible to humans, like a spider-spun web (as their web substance certainly must be to insects). We go about our lives. One day Bill walks into the substance (the web) scarcely perceiving it. Months pass and he notices his struggle with increased workplace stress. It’s uncanny his desire for fried fat-laden food, ever greasier. Some people … Continue →

Inexpertise

I am not an expert at the following ten items. I am unlikely to become an expert at these because I bear no desire for expertise at these, much less much else. Slavery without adhesive Collecting litres of mud Pirate ideas Prognosticating the colours of life or the wailing songs thereof Forgetting all the unwanted premonitions Ice impermeable to slippery … Continue →

She’s got Schrödinger’s Cat in the Crisper

I know my memory is not always infallible. I’m sure there are a few occasions in which I’ve forgotten to buy toothpaste at the grocery store, to lock the car door, the face of a person with whom I once worked, or one of those things we make with sounds from our mouths (sometimes on the tip of one’s tongue) and use to form sentences. Usually though, I remember important … Continue →

Doing Things

X — Get up! Y — No, get off me X — Why don’t you just stand up? Y — Nevermind me. X — Don’t you remember–the list? Y — List? No, I must have forgotten, what’s it for? X — I already told you! Y — Apparantly not. X — Stand up, then I’ll tell you. Y — Nice try. I won’t do it. X — You’re an ass. Y — Is that on your list? X — Ha. Ha. Y — OK, OK, I’ll get up. X … Continue →

Phy-d’eau Merchandise

To see more details for any items or to order any product, click on the picture. If you have problems with this page, try www​.cafepress​.com/​p​h​y​d​eau. See the UnKindness Of Ravens items and www​.woss​.com for related merchandise and projects. Jersey $17.99 Mug $12.99 Messenger Bag $18.99 —— Clicking any item will place it into a “cart” … Continue →