List

This is part of Just Jot it January (JusJoJan). Anything that we write, including things jotted down, can be posted. This was my shopping list on January 11. 2 x bottles of cherry coke1 x M&M's Family Size (with the zip closure)Beef jerkyrice crackerswatersushiTums Dull and somewhat unhealthy, but otherwise just an ordinary shopping list. … Continue reading List

Fitzroy’s Glass

A carefully measured alchemical recipe with saturated solutions and bent molecules that is driven by atmospheric current and measures electrical tension, sold on Old London Bridge at the sign of the Goat and Compasses, perfected by an admiral, and carried round the world on the HMS Beagle. Learn more about the storm glass at the … Continue reading Fitzroy’s Glass

Ghost

My hair is not long and silky. When I speak with my friends, you don't understand my slang. Yet I can speak like you and walk like you. My car is just as nice as yours, even though my skin is dark. I live next door, and say 'Hi' across the fence. You don't even … Continue reading Ghost

Counting

I don't count, yet I can count. One, I have a brain and can ask questions and solve problems. I can see your lies, and you are terrified of me. Two, my body is not like yours. I can have babies and you hate my power to harbor life. Three, I have empathy for other … Continue reading Counting

COVID Convo

"So they closed the program," she said with annoyance. "The program [indoor] pool is closed," she said her voice rising an octave. "I have to swim in the main pool," she said in a nasal, entitled voice. "With everyone else," she said with disgust. This was an actual conversation I heard while two women came … Continue reading COVID Convo