Excerpts

Bill Waterson, 1995

I love when they get in a super deep conversation while barreling down a hill in their sled or red wagon...
They're so optimistic and naive at the same time. Just taking it all in. Open to experiencing everything all at once. I try to live by the same optimism.

Joe Mertes is a snowboarder with the enthusiasm of a golden retriever. He is graphic design @ The Interior Plain Project, a Midwest-made snowboard company.

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