Stream of Unconsciousness

Some weeks, my ex- perience doesn't lend itself well to a nicely organized, cohesive piece. On those occasions, I string my thoughts together in the order they enter my brain. This style of organization is known as 'stream of con- sciousness'. It's sort of the 'fruitcake' of writing styles - some people can't stand it, while others think it does the single truest job of capturing the human experience in all its raw, gritty glory.

If you fall into the latter category, prepare for dis- sappointment. This is not a 'stream of conscionsness' week. Rather, due to the fact that I've been sleep-chal-...