An Attempt to Itemize the Contents of Hotel Room 210, Excluding Items Brought by the Guests
MYSTIC, Conn. — An HVAC unit (GE model) for heat and air conditioning, affixed to the wall. Under the lid to the thermostat, a sign: THIS UNIT IS CONTROLLED BY WALL THERMOSTAT. / A window, white gauzy curtains, brown textured blinds, yellow-gray-brown striped drapes
The German Shepard at the Hotel Doubletree in Durango
DURANGO, Colo. — It’s a nice hotel, lodge-like in exterior and décor, in a town that feels remote and far away from home, yet it’s a busy town, way up in the mountains. We are the visitors, the strangers. For us, this is a one-time destination, a stop on the way to somewhere else. For the other occupants of this hotel, it’s an annual destination, a reliable getaway.