works by william pham, 2005-present
100x450 - 28 - the savagery of toast and tea
Everything had been going according to plan. All of the risk factors, of which there were many (almost entirely uncountable), were reduced to a zero on flow charts, spreadsheets, and diagrams. However, real life does not appreciate plans and logical reduction.
The stuffed bear, not visible in this picture, drank the imaginary tea first with no adverse side effects. It was assumed that it would be safe for human consumption, but then...
We wish we could go back in time. We repeat the litany of "If only" a thousand times. But Johnny is dead and our tea party is ruined.
copyright (c) 2007 by william pham
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