I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.

Things We Forget

By Gentle Witch

Graduated college with a double major

Former federal government employee

  • Fountain at the Park

    My favorite place is the park fountain where people toss coins. I like making impossible wishes. Where is your favorite place to go in the city? Comment to let me…

  • Texture

    I always end up at the vintage shop on Main. Half the time I don’t buy anything; I touch warm corduroy jackets.

  • Rooftops

    I love the rooftops. They are quiet, empty, and perfect for free thinking.

  • Art Museum

    My favorite place is the art museum because I can wander aimlessly until my brain is calm. It is not free, but it is worth the cost every time I…

  • Library

    The city library is my sanctuary. It’s quiet, warm, and nobody judges as long as I am reading books.

  • Community Garden

    My go-to spot is the community garden. I swear the tomatoes grow faster when I talk to them.

  • Bakery

    I love the tiny bakery on 3rd Street—specifically the corner table that always smells like vanilla and warm bread.

  • Beach

    My favorite place is a little bench where the ducks fight over bread crumbs and the world feels slower for a minute.

  • The Third Ward

    My favorite place to go in the city is to the third ward. The third ward is a hip neighborhood with lots of young people living in it. It has…

  • The Brat Stop

    My favorite place to go in the city is the Brat Stop. It is a bar/restaurant. I have seen it many times, but I’ve only been inside once. It was…