
ALT I Knew America Leslie J. Anderson America is a boy with long hair who holds his cigarettes like a burden. America has shimmery black shoes with scuffs on the toes. People tell me stay away from America. America has strong hands and thin wrists. America drinks too much. America doesn’t feel like talking tonight. I lose at cards again. America says That’s alright and I feel alright. America says life is too short then takes me home with him. In the morning America talks about America’s past. There is a lot of mourning and romance and starving. He leaves a lot out. America is struggling with unemployment. America decided to write a novel. That didn’t go so well for America. America sees me to the door. America’s hands are in America’s pockets. America says, you can be the best in the world but first you have to be sad for 200 years.
British people guess how much US healthcare costs

ALT A pair of lacy, purple, hand-knit socks with gray cuffs, heels, and toes is folded into a tiny little packet with the heel pointing outward. Only a little bit of the lace detail can be seen. In the background of the picture are some antique books, peach roses, and a floral teacup full of tea. Everything is resting on top of an antique lace handkerchief with a linen center.



























