May 7, Close Game

1. Spend a year on the road.

2. Send pictures of yourself
to radio stations.

3. Collect grass from different continents,
picked at different times of the day.

4. Grow taller.

5. Learn how to play at being brave.

6. Spend a month’s salary
on a pair of sunglasses.

7. Send a letter to a stranger you think
has a wonderful smile.

8. Stare into the sun.

9. Remember where you came from.

10. Score yourself based on
how far you are from turning back.

February 17, Flower Game

1. Plant machine guns in your backyard.
2. Water them every day using a mix of milk and rum.
3. Carry your children on your back for a whole week straight.
4. Take off your shoes and walk through the garden at night.
5. Repeat step 4 until lush grass starts growing from your chest.
6. Rest your wrists on cold marble.
7. Watch the sun dance and sing.
8. Watch the moon, just in case.
9. Fire your guns only at those who come bearing seeds or flowers.
10. Bring a bouquet of firearms to Thom and he will give you your next objective.