Kaputt

Biologie A-Z ist kaputt. I got covid-19 at "K", and went into the hospital at about "M". I'm home now and today would be "Z". I"m recovering now and will never write about being sick. The care I got was excellent, but I never want to revisit that. Every creative bone in my body feels … Continue reading Kaputt

The Great Divide

It's been a month since I posted. Wow. I've been writing my novel and the first draft is about 75% done. The time when I'm not writing, I've been stewing about the covid-19 response here in our country. It breaks my heart that so many have been ill and that many deaths could have been … Continue reading The Great Divide

Confinement

How am I frustrated? Let me count the ways! Frustration to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when quarantined from sight. My hands untouched are waiting for your grace. My anger grows with freedom gone for days Thus my quiet need becomes bright light. It irks me freely, but to protest … Continue reading Confinement

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