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Spoon #45

by Michael Hanttula · Jan 23, 1997 · Spoon Journal Project

Recovering from a surgery yesterday. Taken out by my friend Kendra. As I lay recuperating in my bed she placed a gold star on me and declared me a “star child.” That’s just how she is.

Spoon #44

by Michael Hanttula · Jan 19, 1997 · Spoon Journal Project

Kendra, JoAylce, and I traveled to San Francisco to meet Kendra’s sister. The infamous ship “Bounty” was in the port.

Spoon #43

by Michael Hanttula · Jan 19, 1997 · Spoon Journal Project

Kendra and I picked my brother up from the airport after his weekend with Suzanne. Kendra and I continue to spend time together.

Spoon #42

by Michael Hanttula · Jan 18, 1997 · Spoon Journal Project

Kendra, JoAylce, and I rendezvoused for a lunch, it has been awhile since Kendra and I have really spent time together.

Spoon #41

by Michael Hanttula · Jan 16, 1997 · Spoon Journal Project

Krassi once said that she doubted whether we could ever be friends, it turns out that her doubts were unwarranted.

Spoon #40

by Michael Hanttula · Jan 15, 1997 · Spoon Journal Project

Lunch with my parents. A video played silently over our heads, detailing a safari to Kenya. Many places I’d like to go, must find a way to get to them.

Spoon #39

by Michael Hanttula · Jan 8, 1997 · Spoon Journal Project

An evening spent with Petia and Svetla, two Austrian women that are friends of Krassi. Svetla asked about my desire to live abroad. I had no real answer.

Spoon #38

by Michael Hanttula · Jan 4, 1997 · Spoon Journal Project

Breakfast at a good cafe in the East Village. Looking back on this trip: I have barely slept, consumed a good amount of alcohol, heard great jazz, saw a Broadway show, visited the Met, wrote poetry, played with old friends, made new friends, and found a new respect...

Spoon #37

by Michael Hanttula · Jan 1, 1997 · Spoon Journal Project

Vacation nearing an end. Mark Bennett and I have a rendezvous at a somewhat chic restaurant in the Village. I haven’t slept for more than 3 hours a night during my trip, I am quite tired, can barely hold a thought, and my vocabulary is...

Spoon #36

by Michael Hanttula · Dec 31, 1996 · Spoon Journal Project

Hint: Chanting the name of a restaurant every 30 seconds can convince your friends to join you there for a meal. Hint #2: If that doesn’t work, try singing hits of the 80’s with the words rearranged around the theme of the restaurant you want to go to....