Alex Quick

Alex Quick

Alex Quick lives in Battle Creek, Michigan. Despite a number of attempts to escape into the Great White North, he continues to come back to the Great Lakes State, and currently works nights as a hospital chaplain. A recovering art student, he tries to make the most of his waking daylight hours either by writing or photographing the city around him.

The Zilwaukee Bridge
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The Zilwaukee Bridge

M-13 in Zilwaukee, Michigan (September 2013) The Zilwaukee Bridge is a gateway. As most know, Michigan has two peninsulas: the Upper and the Lower….

Repatriation
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Repatriation

Grand Haven, Michigan (2016) Ten years ago, I found myself along the western strand of Michigan for the first time, entering my freshman year…

The 105 Sherbrooke
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The 105 Sherbrooke

A few things make the 105 Sherbrooke bus stand out in my mind. It was dreadfully slow. Over its two-mile route every block had…

What We Leave Behind
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What We Leave Behind

Battle Creek, Michigan (2016) I remember once wanting to do a project on the paperwork that runs through our lives, and how bureaucracy strips…