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    Over the last few years I've been taking self portraits in public bathrooms everywhere I go. Public Rest is a blog based on that artistic concept. Learn More.

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    Hopkinton Gourmet Hopkinton, MA

    • May 3rd, 2009 |
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    This small coffee shop in downtown Hopkinton does not sport a public restroom unless you sweet talk the server. I was initally pointed towards a line of portable toilets that stood outside but with some pleasant conversation I was allowed to use the restroom. I was also told that their coffee was good, but I didn’t have any.

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    Cumberland Farms / Dunkin’ Donuts Ayer, MA

    • May 2nd, 2009 |
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    This has been my least favorite restroom so far. It had a smell and was in a general state of disarray. I did like how the mens room key was a piece of metal with duct tape on it and a sharpie. That was enjoyable, but I have to say that I did not use this facility in any other way than the lights and the mirror.

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    Dunkin’ Donuts Billerica, MA

    • April 25th, 2009 |
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    It seems to me that I have been finding myself at coffee shops more often. Maybe I should try the coffee some time…

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    Dunkin’ Donuts Hopkinton, MA

    • April 23rd, 2009 |
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    Time to make the donuts! I still haven’t tried the coffee yet.

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    Honey Dew Donuts Westborough, MA

    • April 22nd, 2009 |
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    Another pitstop on the way back to the shop. Another opportunity for some publi crest.

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    Friendly’s Restaurant West Lebanon, NH

    • April 21st, 2009 |
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    Went here for some tasty ice cream. Some guy came in and gave me a funny look as I was taking the picture haha.

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    Dunkin’ Donuts Franklin, MA

    • April 21st, 2009 |
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    The mirror in this restroom was angled so low!

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    Power House Mall Lebanon, NH

    • April 18th, 2009 |
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    I was in the upper valley for Easter weekend and found this lovely restroom. Oh and i’m holding a giant jawbreaker.

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    Dunkin Donuts / Exxon Boxborough, MA

    • April 17th, 2009 |
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    A duo of unisex bathrooms located adjacent to each other. I only went in the left one.

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    Lui Lui Restaurant Lebanon, NH

    • April 14th, 2009 |
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    I went out for lunch with a friend. Its a great restaurant if you haven’t been.

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    Honeydew Donuts Hudson, MA

    • April 8th, 2009 |
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    A pitstop on the way back from working down in Hopkinton. I think the place was pretty new.

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    Michaels - The Arts & Crafts Store. Nashua, NH

    • April 7th, 2009 |
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    As I was telling my wife that I didn’t want to go into Michaels a thought occurred. A quick question to one of the employees and off to the room behind isle 25B.

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    IHOP Tewksbury, MA

    • April 3rd, 2009 |
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    I found myself at an IHOP on friday morning and thought of Public Rest.