Once upon a time it was 2019 and everything was fine. I mean, nothing is ever “fine”, but in 2019 I had a full head of brains and a business that was running pretty well. Then the pandemic hit a few weeks after my 10-year relationship ended. That was three years ago, and now my …
fire
how things are
rising It's been just over a month since the disaster of Hurricane Helene. Before a phoenix can rise from its ashes, I imagine it spends a long time stinking; a composting thing that once was, transmuting. After the rot, it catches fire -- more unpleasantness. I know the smell of burning …
Blow on the coals
Once upon a time it was 2019 and everything was fine. I mean, nothing is ever "fine", but in 2019 I had a full head of brains and a business that was running pretty well. Then the pandemic hit a few weeks after my 10-year relationship ended. That was three years ago, and all is …