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A lone man sits in a sea of red stadium seats — quiet, expectant, and surrounded by emptiness. Featured image for Missed Connections September 2025.
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Missed Connections: SEPTEMBER 2025

September 1, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

Failed signals, snap judgements, and emotional fumbles on instant replay. [more…]

Lit-up Ferris wheel spinning at night next to a glowing carousel with painted horses.
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Missed Connections: AUGUST 2025

August 1, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

End-of-summer delusions served hot, loud, and spinning in circles. [more…]

Person standing alone at the edge of the ocean, looking down at the water under a bright summer sky.
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Missed Connections: JULY 2025

July 1, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

Sunburnt dispatches from the edge of reason, radiating warmth, abandon, and a whiff of low tide. [more…]

Dozens of mannequin heads in bridal veils and vintage hats, arranged in rows like ghostly brides—an eerie metaphor for strange missed connections.
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Missed Connections: JUNE 2025

June 4, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to scroll through these strange and varied local proposals. [more…]

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Missed Connections: MAY 2025

May 2, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

Open floor plan, closed-off feelings. Whatever you left behind — it’s still here, waiting for you. [more…]

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Missed Connections: APRIL 2025

April 3, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

Objects in mirror are more emotionally inconvenient than they appear. [more…]

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Missed Connections: MARCH 2025

March 1, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

In the face of imminent meltdown, what’s one more questionable decision? [more…]

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Missed Connections: FEBRUARY 2025

February 2, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

They say if you stare at a sunset long enough, a Missed Connection will appear. [more…]

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Missed Connections: JANUARY 2025

January 2, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

Jumping off into the wild blue yonder of local possibilities. [more…]

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Missed Connections: DECEMBER 2024

December 3, 2024 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

Like an unhinged Father Christmas, Dr. Karl presents another sack full of seasonal surprises for the Naughty and the Nice. [more…]

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