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This is a flat, black-and-whilte line drawing of a person. The drawing is one continuous line, never breaking to draw another part of the person’s body. They have their back to you with their arms raised over their head. Each hand rests upon the top of the person’s head. It’s as though they are in disbelief. Or like they’re shocked, having come to some sort of deep realization.

Always in my way

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025Leave a comment

The moment I realized the problem was me: 454 words about being in my own way.

This is a black-and-white line drawing of a female body. The image is abstract, as it’s incomplete, only showing the woman’s body from below her shoulders. She’s on her knees with her back arched. You can see the outline of one of her breasts. Her round bum is sticking out prominently. The image is provocative in nature.

Dirty movie

December 20, 2025Leave a comment

From temptation to regret: 409 words on porn, discipline and disappointing endings.

This is a minimalist black-and-white line drawing of a balance scale or seesaw. A long, thin horizontal plank rests on a triangular fulcrum in the centre. The plank is slightly tilted, with the left side raised and the right side lowered, suggesting imbalance. Small motion lines appear near both ends of the plank, implying gentle wobbling or instability. The triangular base sits firmly beneath the centre point, with stress lines along the edges from the weight of the plank.

In moderation

December 18, 20251 Comment

A search for the sweet spot: the clichés of living life in moderation. In 334 words on The Davis Daily.

This is a simple black-and-white line drawing of a maple seed (often called a helicopter, whirlybird, or maple key) falling from the sky. Two thin, elongated wings extend outward in a wide V shape from a small central joint. Each wing is slightly curved and uneven, with fine, vein-like lines sketched along their length to add texture. The wings taper toward rounded tips, while the centre narrows into a short, thin stem that hangs downward.

Twirlybirds

December 16, 20251 Comment

A lesson from Grandma Rose about simple pleasures and being intentional with your joy. In 535 words on The Davis Daily.

A hand-drawn, black-and-white illustration of the words “NO PARKING” shown in large, bold, block letters. Each letter is outlined in dark pencil with a soft yellow shading inside, giving the text a slightly three-dimensional look.

No parking

November 24, 20252 Comments

My boomer take on lawless parking. And why I shouldn’t have an opinion at all. All in one 874-word rant on The Davis Daily.

Zoom in on a baseball resting on a field of grass. You can see the stitching in wavy lines wrapping around the ball. The grass is textured and scattered. But it’s all facing the same direction, leaning toward the right. The background is empty. It feels quiet and reflective. Will the ball be picked up or left alone?

What could have been

November 15, 20251 Comment

Regret versus redemption. In 239 words on The Davis Daily

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