Finals Week at OSU
Mike enjoys a peaceful walk through The Ohio State University campus during finals week, contrasting between his relatively stress-free leisure and the visible anxiety of students preparing for exams.
Commoners Don’t Tip
Mike bemoans the challenges of marketing WANDA and the lack of public engagement with his invention. Wishing to distinguish himself as an “artist” rather than a panhandler, he struggles to connect with onlookers, who typically express puzzlement rather than entertainment worthy of a monetary tip.
Unmet Expectations
Mike reflects on the hardships of being unhoused for 11 months, contrasting his former life as a high-earning professional with his present reality "on tour" across various cities, and lamenting the lackluster response to WANDA and the Street-SMART app he’s developed.
Letting the Cables Sleep
Karaoke performance in Columbus of "Letting The Cables Sleep," by Bush
Changing Face of the Short North
Mike takes a walk along High Street, beholding the rapid architectural transformation of Columbus.
Changing Face of Olde Towne East
Mike strolls down Oak Street in the Olde Towne East neighborhood of Columbus, while reflecting on the changes and development throughout the neighborhood.
High Street Nostalgia
Freshly arrived in Columbus, Mike reminisces on the Short North during a stroll down High Street.
Top of Campus
Mike marvels at the transformation underway in Columbus and around The Ohio State University since moving away in 2017, including acres and acres of parking garages.
Stroll down Masonic Drive
During his first week living the streets of Alexandria, Mike bemoans the lack of consideration for pedestrians and non-motorists in the design and construction of roadways throughout American cities.