The Act of Spilling Things and the Making of a Mess

You've gone and done it — you've spoiled the day with a spill. Both humans and domesticated fish alike worry themselves silly over spilling. A brief moment occurs for all humans when we spill. It's performed in slow motion, and we understand what is happening, as it happens, but remain powerless nevertheless. The cup falls. The jar slides.

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Parking Lot Dumpster Squirrels

There is life in my parking lot. Which is to say, things are happening. The squirrels live in a tiny little park nearby and they eat in the dumpsters. These furry, grey animals are largish and bushy-tailed, maybe a bit more worn than say a suburban squirrel. 

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