using it upAn inventory, not a haul

read 14 SEP 2026The letter

94 entries73 published21 in the queue292 spoken lines21 with no lines72 photographs9 objects18 the longest run5 columns8.5 a weekread 14 SEP 2026

using it up/The objects

The same 9 things.

There is no face here, and there will not be one. The objects are the subject — a worn thing is more convincing than a person telling you about a worn thing.

94 entries over 9 objects.72 photographs.The longest run is 18 and the shortest is 4.

How to read a row

Each row is one object, its whole run in pictures, and the columns its entries fall under. The run is the drawing the inventory puts on every row, at full size.

the kitchen18 entries, 14 published, 14 photographs

10 still works, 4 became someone, 2 noticed, 1 finished it, 1 didn't buy it. The newest says: the counter stayed empty and i stopped noticing.

the list14 entries, 10 published, 11 photographs

9 didn't buy it, 2 still works, 2 noticed, 1 finished it. The newest says: the page holds it so i don't have to.

the jar14 entries, 12 published, 10 photographs

11 finished it, 2 still works, 1 noticed. The newest says: same glass, ninth time filled.

the shelf13 entries, 10 published, 8 photographs

5 still works, 5 became someone, 2 noticed, 1 didn't buy it. The newest says: still working, still here.

the laundry8 entries, 5 published, 7 photographs

7 still works, 1 noticed. The newest says: the pile that never needs restocking.

the dishes8 entries, 7 published, 6 photographs

6 still works, 1 finished it, 1 noticed. The newest says: washing up with the last of it.

the table8 entries, 6 published, 8 photographs

8 still works. The newest says: the marks on it are just proof i ate here.

the sewing7 entries, 6 published, 6 photographs

6 still works, 1 became someone. The newest says: second time on this seam and it's still going.

the notebook4 entries, 3 published, 2 photographs

2 noticed, 1 didn't buy it, 1 became someone. The newest says: different loop, different life..