Things I Found in September

1. Five dollar bill. In the gutter of 37th St. near Maple. The bill was folded in half, submerged in black water. Spread on the dash, it was dry before I crossed Figueroa. I'll wash my hands anytime for $5.

2. Chair. Mahogany mission-style desk chair. Left behind by renters on 31st St near Arlington. Departing residents discourteously topped the parkway with abandoned dreck. Black collection containers, early to the curb, were over-stuffed with clothing and plastic organization aids. Other furniture included a broken headboard crowded with Disney characters.

3. 1930's - 40's alarm clock. On Arbor Vitae, near Van Ness. Doesn't seem to work, though I haven't opened it up. Anybody want it?