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a historical overview of the origin of The Willows (also known as Willowtown)

A resilient ad hoc tribe of recyclers, tinkerers, bricklayers, petty thieves, banjo players and dock workers, the people of The Willows immediately took up the task of community building.

michael jackson

what a strange life he had.

jul in america

venice, los angeles.
a friend of mine laments that this time of year makes him feel especially ill-tempered.
to quote him, he writes “All this Christmas-ness that carpet bombs our senses every December is totally overwhelming and alienating for those of us who do not celebrate the holiday. It’s no myth that suicide rates are highest in [...]

burnt offerings for an indulgent muse

an intimation of autumn hangs thinly in the air on a tuesday morning after a holiday weekend in san francisco. there is something in the angle of the shadows, something in the scent of leaves that have inevitably started to turn. i look forward to the crisp afternoons of clear skies and strong winds, but [...]