spread: Sept. 07, 2002 (7:32 am)

my mom warned me for hours about the streets and night. last night a boy touched me. i didn't recognize him but we went to an anti-flag show together once. people here just stand still, he says, i'm going to teach them to dance.

and we all dance through the first two bands. with each set more of the crowd rolls up toward the front. and shoving starts. and after the song someone speaks out please say something about this and i see drew's face illuminated and unashamed. from the stage: we're here to spread some fucking love. and we do.

i don't think i've ever loved a crowd, a band, a moment so much.

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