Tag Archives: Repair

STREET REPAIR

Posted on May 25, 2017 by elainedanforth

Street repair. . . It takes an awful lot of noise to fix the cracks and pits the chips and nicks, and what all else they’re digging for all too nearby, out there. Drills’ shrill pounding, deep resounding, hits me … Continue reading →

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THE OBSCURE SABOTEUR

Posted on February 1, 2017 by elainedanforth

Sabotage– shoes thrown in a functioning machine. . . the gears all stall, lace, skin, and heels catch up in every cog. . . And, over time, they rust quite green. I feel inept, despaired, of all my health and … Continue reading →

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UGH! GIVE ME A LITTLE DUCT TAPE OR A PLUG!

Posted on April 12, 2014 by elainedanforth

UGH! repair a leak or any thing that doesn’t work with a little duct tape or a makeshift plug. . . yes, it’s a lot like the adaged age-old chore of sweeping dirt under age-old adaged rug. . . but … Continue reading →

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WHEN IT SEEMS YOU’RE FALLING APART AT THE SEAMS

Posted on January 15, 2013 by elainedanforth

When it seems you’re falling apart at the seams, take heart! It’s a fairly neat way to fall apart– no messy rip or tear there– no over-massaging or rubbing or chafing has unfaced your facing– or made you threadbare. . … Continue reading →

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