Porthole

Liminal space

41 degrees at 4:01 a.m. I finished another book.

Liminal space that place that doesn't exist if you look at it, that transition, that threshold between realities. Child of a Rainless Year by Jane Lindskold explores that no-place that seems unreal but exists. I enjoyed the read and wanted to finish it before falling asleep.

Supposed to rain. 40 degrees and dark skies at 8:50 a.m.

People wonder why I don't submit my work ... it's expensive after awhile. Plus, it's emotionally difficult for me. Not the rejection ... other issues.

But undocumented poets have it worse. Why didn't I know? This article explains:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/thanks-to-undocupoets-poets-don-t-need-papers-...

Fell back into a restless nap. It's 1 p.m. and 44 degrees. I'm listless.

This weeks Ghouls:

1. Finish as many challenges as possible and submit to contests. List them here:
2. Buy milk, soup, potatoes. Seem silly? Don't even want to leave my room.
3. Read. I'm catching up, so now's a good time to keep it going. Clashes with #1 & #2 though.
4. Catch up on washing clothes.
5. Open the windows! Air the place out. Burn incense. Something.

It's a mix to keep me from drowning in black motes on bound white paper.

I have no interest no energy. Is this lethargy? I'm listless.

I should be checking into travel plans but until I get the vax I'm stuck here and even then... may have to call KLM to check on 'cancel' and 'covid-cancel' policies. I saw very cheap flights to Lisbon and Oslo. But... what guarantees?

I'm temporarily deeply-depressed in a year of general-depression.

Probably not-wise to listen to Reba. Memories of 1989 and Robert who adored Reba. I never knew exactly what happened (memory hole 87-89). Apparently he was bashed with a brick outside a bar and died two weeks later.



I blame Bri. She offered a ride to the grocery store. 5 lbs potatoes, 12 cans of soup, buns, pork, mayo...

It's raining! And yes, one window is open and a pot of water with spices is steaming on the stove. 39 degrees and steady at 6 p.m., so I may have to close the window before I go to bed.

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