by J.L. Shioshita— Picture this: you're standing in front of the bathroom mirror, scrutinizing every perceived imperfection, a ritual you perform nightly. You fixate on every line, wrinkle, and pore, each one magnified in your mind's eye, like you're examining rover images from the surface of Mars, gazing at an alien landscape that's dry and … Continue reading Legend Tripping: Sesame Cosmetics
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Legend Tripping: Poprocks & Sodapop
By J.L. Shioshita Picture this: it's summer, and it's a hot one. There's been a drought. There has not been nearly enough rain this year; at least, that's what all the old people are saying. You're at a friend's house because they have a pool. It's the only remedy for this type of heat. You … Continue reading Legend Tripping: Poprocks & Sodapop
Legend Tripping: Blue Star
by J.L. Shioshita — Picture this: you're a wide-eyed child once more, and it's that spooky time of year when you and your brethren can dress up like cartoon princesses, colorful superheroes, and classic monsters of Hollywood yore. That one day of the year you're allowed to gorge yourself on candy like a heroin addict, … Continue reading Legend Tripping: Blue Star

