Dear Nerdy Swimmer

My co-worker found this by the computers the other day (we work at the public library). No one saw the kid who left it, but we wanted the kid to know that we hope he/she makes it to state and a good college later on!

Bananafish

I found this in a used copy of J.D Salinger’s Nine Stories. I had been looking for a copy of the book for an essay I had to write for university and found this tucked in the back with an old bus pass.

Rebel Kitty

I found this little folded piece of paper in the zipper pocket of a purse at a garage sale. So curious…is this person angry?… trying to be helpful? Is it a lie that he/she is a good person… so many questions. I almost returned to the house where I purchased the purse to have my … Continued

All I Can See Is FarmVille

I went out to get the paper this morning and saw this page torn from a sketch book against my fence halfway up my walk. It appears someone can control their brain but not their bladder.

The Meeting

I found this on the ground between some buildings while taking a shortcut to plug the parking meter.

Drunk in Nevada City

This note is written on the back of a metallic golden paper that smells a lot of cigarettes. I found it the day after it was written on Broad Street. The style of the note struck me as full of literary possibility… the honesty, the apparent urge to write down an experience, culminating in the … Continued

Damage Control

I work for a television station and found this in one of our news vehicles. I’m guessing it was given to a reporter when covering a campaign rally in order to get the issue addressed in the news.