special announcement from NASA

due to mass and density
caused by overpopulation
of human beings,
planet Earth has become flat.
use caution when approaching
the horizon.

(ji bo, 2009)

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Tips on traveling light

Tip # 18

when on the Road -
go to UPS store
pack all dirty laundry
in big box
send to yourself
to arrive 2 days
after you return home.

Tip #23

when both t-shirts
are too skanky
even for hippie food co-op
buy cheap tourist t-shirt
and follow advice in Tip #18.

Tip #6

if trip is to desert Southwest
of USA
leave umbrella at home.
3 rain drops
never hurt
anybody.


(neckbone, santa fe, 2009)

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