Look carefully this is not a picture of the bridge.

“The Gallows bridge has a long but little known history in Rochester.  It appears at sunset over what was once known as the rapids. With the later construction of the dam north of this spot in Downtown Rochester, the former rapids have disappeared. The Gallows bridge has remained. While there is an actual bridge here, at sunset the real bridge disappears to be replaced by the Gallows bridge. The real bridge then reappears after sunset. While appearing substantial it is simply a construction of fairy dust  and reflected light. Those trying to cross the bridge at sunset will find partway across that there is literally nothing beneath their feet. This has led to the occasional death , but more often unintentional swimming. These are commonly blamed on suicides, or pranks, but actually are not.  Those who do somehow make it across at sunset, are never seen or heard from again.”

From the Encyclopedia of Fairy.

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There’s a gap in the earth. They say dragons live in these tunnels. They swoop down into the gorge to hunt. The nest is said to be deep inside past the dwarf’s old house. They saw the water that forms the falls out of the tunnel comes from the tears of all the Iroquois women the dragons have taken into the tunnel over the years. Then they came from all the slaves that tried to flee to Canada from here during the underground railroad. You know that there are dragons by the stench that comes from the tunnel. There is much that is buried that should be forgot, and much that is forgot but not buried.

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A great thing about traveling is seeing how different people live. 3 doors 4 houses.

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I am Thankful for many things.
Many things many of us take for granted.
The fact that I can breathe and move without pain.
The fact that my body still serves me.
The fact that I do not have an incurable disease.
The fact that I am lucky enough to live in a house, not a shack, hovel, or box on a street.
The fact that my city is not being bombed.
The fact that I do not have to drive through checkpoints on my way to work.
The fact I don’t have to worry about road side bombs
The fact that my daughter is expected to and can go to school.
The fact that I do not have to defecate outside by the side of the road.
The fact that I do not have to worry about parasites in my drinking water.
The fact that I am fortunate enough to be able to afford food.
The fact that I do not have to show I am capable and trying to work to get food stamps from my government.
The fact that I have the freedom to speak against my government.
The fact that over two centuries ago the founders of this country thought a bill of rights was important.
The fact that no one in my immediate family has died from gun violence.
The fact that I happen to have chosen my life partner well, and that I had that choice and it was not forced on me.
The fact that the women in my life can chose what to wear on their heads or their bodies.
Lastly the fact the I am lucky enough to have my family and that I am fortunate enough to call you my friends.

© words by Daniel DeMarle 11-28-2013

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