Staring didn't accomplish much, though the riders seemed to think that if they looked long and hard enough at the intercom they could make the conductor cease his morning announcements. It was a rainy Friday morning, not even 7am. You could tell the seasoned Chicago veterans from the newbies by the umbrellas casually dangling from … Continue reading A 7am Commute
Tag: musings
Beyond the Looking Glass
she makes me feel like a guest in my own head please, pull up a chair, make yourself at home - wait, isn't this my mind? - distracting me with lively conversation how are the kids? they're fine, but- how's my job? it's busy, thanks for asking, but- oh, I guess I would like some … Continue reading Beyond the Looking Glass
Solitude series
Silence but for the headphones in my ears playing soft music that kind of matches the calm water. And I can't remember why my mind was tumultuous for 7 days straight When I cleaned vigorously instead of crying, and when my breathing sped up I just went to exercise to create an excuse for my … Continue reading Solitude series
Not Sure Why I Wrote “Jackals”
I’ve started to realize that I’m not good at writing just for the sake of writing. Every “expert” has told me that in order to become a truly great writer, you have to practice every day. It doesn’t matter if it’s good or bad, they say, as long as you have created something on paper or write it on your (fancy shmancy) laptop. "Create, create, create!” the jackals say!
Not Sure, Yet.
Had a conversation with a good friend today, and the chat went as follows: Me: Sometimes I wish I were a man Him: Sometimes I wish I were a wizard Me: Sometimes I wish I were an animorph Him: Sometimes...I wish I were myself. Me: Ditto. This simple transition into the question of "Who am … Continue reading Not Sure, Yet.
Florida, as viewed through a Foreigner’s eyes
birds make nests on lampposts in the middle of a busy street. Red Squirrels climb on palm trees. Old people. Just a lot of them. So cute and endangering the driving experience. Plethora of sports cars. Multiple sports cars per each above mentioned cute and dangerous old person. Hair is always done, usually highlighted. Shirts … Continue reading Florida, as viewed through a Foreigner’s eyes
Write Then & There 