He IS Real

I was taking the SAT a few weeks ago and found this on the floor behind me as I went to leave.

Midwestern People

I found this on the sidewalk by the Nelson Atkins Art Museum. I can’t help but wonder what specifically is so strange about Midwestern people – it remains a mystery to me.

Not Afraid

I found this three years ago, when working as a waiter at TGI Friday’s. I was cleaning tables, and found this note written on a napkin. I’m not sure if it’s a message for themselves, or a message for who ever would find it.

THINK ABOUT ME?!

I was very nervous before I had even found the note because I was on a second date with someone I had a serious crush on. Once I found it everything was calm and, well, ridiculously perfect. We’ve been together now for almost two years but I still find this note from time to time … Continued

Mahler’s Heartbeat

I believe I stumbled across this in a library book, but I’ve held onto it for so long that I can’t recall which one.

The Love Rival

I found this half-finished letter on the ground outside a liquor store, which seemed so fitting after I read it. So many unanswered questions.

Cat in The Hat

I found this tithe envelope in a hymnal while attending my little sister’s Christmas concert a couple years ago. I’ve held onto it ever since because I love the youthful stream of consciousness and the memories of daydreaming in church.

Ashley Undermines

This was lying on the floor of our high school theater.

These Strange Midwestern People

I found this on the sidewalk by the Nelson Atkins Art Museum. I can’t help but wonder what specifically is so strange about Midwestern people – it remains a mystery to me.