Dispatches and Marginalia from Michael DeVault
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Why oh why?

I’m on vacation from writing for a few days, as I’m in the middle of horrid writers block. Try back next week, around Christmas.

Dec 17

A brief bit of brevity.

It always freaks me out when friends of mine and I have that weird moment of psychic connection. You know those moments where a

Dec 11

Not seeing in a seeing world…

We take a lot of little things for granted in life. Toilets that flush and a McDonalds on every other corner aside, what about

Dec 10

Things you discover…

…hidden in closets can be disturbing. Stashed away, in dark corners of forgotten recesses, are the darnedest things. We’ve all heard stories about the

Dec 8

I have found heaven…

…and it’s at my new job. Formerly, I was employed as a waiter at an unnamed Mexican food restaurant that is a large chain,

Dec 5

I’ve a migraine, please forgive, but…

Victoria Paige will not dance the Dance of the Red Shoes tonight. Sorry–wrong movie. I’ve got a headache, hon, and am going to take

Dec 2

Christmas isn’t something that’s all around me…

…it’s something I’ve stepped in and gotten on my shoes. At least that’s how I feel as related to the people I’ve been around

Dec 1

My feet hurt…

Who would have known that a pair of Rockport could be uncomfortable! Nevermind that I was on my feet 11 hours, waiting on people

Nov 29

The Wonderful World of Deadlines….

I love deadlines — especially that glorious wooshing sound they make as they go flying by. Unfortunately, I missed the deadline on a paper

Nov 28

Thanksgiving and being thankful.

I am thankful for many things, this year. I’m thankful for a job, for a warm bed and a roof that doesn’t leak. I’m

Nov 27