What's Confusin' You...

By now you've probably figured out

that my character was a homeless

artist, drawing on any scrap of paper,

cardboard, or envelope that could

be useful. Sharpie extra-fine marker

and crayons used.

This photo by Israel Bayer for Street Roots, of

Right 2 Dream Too homeless camp.

It's been an uncomfortable but educational

project this month, beneficial in many ways.

Stay tuned for my wrap-up and conclusions

in a few days. Comments from readers

 are always appreciated! 

Thanks for visiting!

Details Matter.

Drawing on an Envelope

Just one more day

left in April...

Details Matter.

Essential Equipment

A little cardboard beneath the 

sleeping bag is helpful for insulation

and protection from dampness.

Even summer days can have

cold nights...

Be careful what you wish for...

things don't always work out

the way you planned.

Drawing Behind the Window

Can you see what's behind

the window?  

This shopping opportunity looks

empty...

Wrinkled Color

It's amazing what people

will just throw away.

A window into

the future...

when you aren't sure if you will be

safe at night, it can rob you

of hope.

View From My Location

Shelter can be found in

some dreary places.

Drink and refill...

drawing on whatever is available.

Life Seems Gray

I am missing colors...

I need to find some crayons.

I'm Not "Home"

Head gear required.

Boredom is a common problem.

To review:

So far, my character has drawn

bread, a gloved hand, coins, shoes, socks,

matches, needle and thread, stocking cap,

can opener, toothbrush and comb.

My character has seen railroad tracks, a 

park bench, a pop can, and people.

The phrases are random, perhaps things 

remembered or overheard,(mostly because

the real me thinks they are fun) but have

eerily made a certain kind of sense 

 as I chose which image would be

paired with which phrase.

I say it's eerie because I collected the random

phrases for a month or so prior to IFJM, and then

at the last minute, changed my mind 

about who my character would be.   

Details matter.

Use What You Find

Aluminum cans are like

finding money.

Flap on right- closed.

Flap open.

Scrap paper can be useful.

Everybody needs dry socks...

And a needle to mend them with.

Who Needs It?

Any paper will do...

for drawing.

Random phrases may be closer

than they appear...

Details matter.

Necessities

What is necessary?

It's all relative...

Details matter.

I Collect Random Phrases

Fake Journal 2017~

Details Matter.

Pen on Lined Paper

I need to look for a pencil

with an eraser....

FAKE JOURNAL 2017~ Details Matter

Yes, that's bread...

Again this year, I invite you to guess who/what

my character is.  I may offer hints as the 

time goes by, or maybe not. The images 

are the main clues. I'm not planning on

creating a 'story,' but we'll see what happens.

As in the past, I will probably post once 

a week, perhaps more. Not every day.

Days one and two, the adventure begins...

Details matter.

I enjoy your comments very much...please

feel free to leave your ideas, critiques, 

and guesses about my character!

Visit The International Fake Journal Month

blog, authored by Roz Stendahl, to

read more about the Fake Journal Project.

Life is short. Why live only one?!

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