it is cold

GRIN.

My wife grew up there. (and by the way Tracey is from Jersey!) So I feel obligated to mock it at every turn. That said, I enjoyed the thought of this piece. I wouldn't say it connected as well with me as some of your pieces, but the sentiment is certainly strong and worthwhile. It feels a bit .. narrative rather than poetic. Points are made more than illustrated. I have no problem with the points, but don't feel it has your usual level of nuance and poetics. None of which is to say it's bad. Just not quite my taste.

• stephan