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Asking questions can lead you to new places. Writing helps bring you to answers. And more questions.
Here, I’ve collected writings on a number of topics. Sometimes they’ve been published elsewhere, and other times they’re just for this blog.
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![Boudu [before being] Sauvé des Eaux](https://jamesfigy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/boudu-cinematography2.png?w=652&h=545&crop=1 "Boudu [before being] Sauvé des Eaux")
Ici— _____where you are meant to sink _____far below bumbling bustles of bees _____bumping into every body, which drone _____wins this day’s drip of honey, chérie? dans la fleuve, _____filling in around, covering you _____busy bourgeoisie, leave him alone— _____he feels the weight of stones, sinking, _____which is only a waterlogged coat en bas, _____the…
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The picture I wish I took Bright, floral frescoes decorated the walls of the Mexican restaurant and the margarita-laden tables, too. Mariachi music emoted over the speakers. I stepped in with my fiancé in tow, and saw my guest, Zak Mitiche, already sitting in the booth. His loose, black prayer robe looked somewhat out of…
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The fellowship hall at my grandparents’ church is like most others, too bright walls, rectangular fluorescent lights, carpet with disorienting patterns designed to hide spills and stains. I unknowingly sit down next to the pastor, and he asked for my connection—who I am, why I deserve to be at Jim and Hazel Figy’s 65th anniversary…
James Figy 