Abandoned Miscellany, 2013-2015
This time I will reveal nothing.
Hospital 11, June 2015
As my time in the Mysterious East comes to an end, we are venturing further afield. And by “Mysterious East,” I mean “New England.”
Geriatric Authority of Holyoke, August 2014 (Part 2)
“You have the most beautiful blue eyes… And that sweater! Did you knit it yourself?” She would say that to everybody for a cigarette.
Geriatric Authority of Holyoke, August 2014 (Part 1)
“Despite the Great Depression, World Wars, epidemics, blizzards… the structures on this site have been open to serve elders in need.”
Hospital 10, August 2014
“DROP IT!” someone yelled, or possibly, “OH SHIT!” or maybe even, “YOU’RE TRESpassing.” Later, there was disagreement on this point.
The Place Where Trains Go to Die, June 2014
“I should probably check MapQuest to see how long it will take me to get to this place…”
School 04, June 2014
In our weakened state, we were ripe pickings for a gang of steroid-and-alcohol-enhanced jocks, who mercilessly punched us in the kidneys.
Hospital 09, June 2014
When we first met him, he was cooking a can of beans over an open fire in a modified television cabinet, thick smoke billowing out the window.
The True Story of Paul Revere (as told by Billy and Max)
“The highlight of our project ended up being my dog taking a dump in the background of one of the scenes.” – Max
Bob
“Bob became an ersatz metaphor for my hobby after that point: a creation given life only to be sabotaged by the very hands of its sculptor…” – Max
Lansdowne Theater, March 2014
Twice, someone pounded loudly on the door next to mine and screamed, “POLICE! OPEN UP!” but I suspect it was not actually the police.
Hart Wool Mill, March 2014
Those were the most delicious breakfast sandwiches I’ve ever eaten, which is one reason I like exploring with Rob.
Hospital 08, March 2014
…bubbling paint pots, salt springs, geysers, waterfalls, viscous and multi-colored sinus discharge…
School 03, September 2013
“Yep, rabid squirrels. Hundreds of ’em. Thousands, maybe. Buncha kids got bit, had to close the place down. Damn shame.”
School 02, December 2012
They all pee into water bottles and then carry those pee-bottles around for the rest of the book, which leads to a hilarious scene later on…
Steam and Steel Workshop, July 2013
Excessive bell-ringing is frowned upon, however. I wish they had told us that right up front, before I made a fool of myself.
Victory Theater, May 2011
One Saturday morning, I was invited – along with some professional photographers – to take a tour of the soon-to-be-renovated Victory Theater in Holyoke.
A Sunday in Holyoke, July 2013
I was safe inside, enjoying the spectacle, in a building that was too well-built to be demolished, eating granola with my friends.
PA Clothing Factory, June 2013
People often ask me to explain the allure of UE, why I would spend my free time crawling around in unsafe structures filled with asbestos and (presumably) rabid, territorial raccoons.
This Is Who We Are: Springfield Mass Pride
What year was the first Pride event in Springfield? Who was in charge? When did Pride events stop happening? Why?
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Glad to hear you found it worthwhile/compelling, Jeff! Let's catch up after the first of the year.
Honestly, once you get to "proceed to part three" and then there is a sentence about feral dogs and being…