Poor Mrs. Poe

I am so very haunted by the tiny fireplace in Poe's House in Baltimore so cold when it snows.

Squirrel Feast

Whilst out walking the dogs; I often notice things that have changed. Sometimes it is just six hours previous. Occasionally, it is a day or two. Sunday I noticed the shredded remains of something eating the bark on a tree branch. It looked like deer nibbly but it was up quite high and there weren't any tracks. So maybe, I dunno... raccoon? Prly, just a squirrel. They went at it pretty hard though. Pete took this pic formecuz I hate being tracked everywhere I go. Should've taken my "real" camera... but dogs...

Tidal Sun

If we lived upside down fishes of light and air gravity moon forming lowtide ripples in the clouds the sandy sable sunset catching ridges morning light of dusk

Feeling washed up

This poem could be a metaphor, about our first infant grandson being bathed in my kitchen sink the same sink that is behind the window that looks upon a winter garden the kitchen sink where I wash the spoon that fed the baby. When he was here. and I felt alive.

Tuesday is Monday

This morning in the shed I added up my work hours from last week. Eleven. Hmmm... I def have more time sunk into AnimalCrossing. Need to fix that. I suppose I could offer the excuse that my grandson was IN MY HOUSE! Matt was in Trevor's wedding. So the Cali kids zoomed in and zoomed out. It was the first time Danny was here and praise the goddess. It snowed!

I also got my first issue of Writer's Digest in quite some time (ten years?). That is a reassuring thing. In the Nov/Dec there is an article about crowdfunding publication. That idea sure AF worked for Izzy and Timmy. To much excited rejoicing, the Galley Copies for their graphic novel arrived. I am so proud of them. The 50th Anni of Christopher Street is gonna be big next year!

Sunny Monday 9:30--Brain Purge

OK. I think I am getting this "work thing" down. In my writing shed this brilliant Fall morning-- it is 65F. I am dressed, fed and ready to get to work. I added a bird feeder out here. I need to create a hockey team (cops and firefighters--their goalie is the park ranger). I am conciously trying to stay focused. Two things (whoops 3! nope 4! lol) I want to discuss (please for the loveofgod make a damn comment) 1. Matt and Fabi are bringing Danny HERE!THURSDAY NIGHT!AHHHHH!!! I am so excited. Matt is in Trevor's wedding. Trev and Jelly married legally last year, on their front porch --during COVID lockdown. Finally, they get their party. YAY! 2.Animal Crossing Update...omg...the game that saved me during aforementioned lockdown has a great refresh

but, what I wanted to think about was my previous disdain for "Second Life" and my concern after reading READY PLAYER ONE, numerous times, that I have more joy in Animal Crossing than maybe healthy. It is truly addicting. I have logged 544 hours since it dropped last year. That averages out to a lot of time...you thought I was gonna say wasted eh? Nope. Cozy, warm and safe playing a charming game, often with the entire House Fam-- plus Izzy's pals. I effing love it. Come at me. 3. Holy Mother of Dragons, did you watch Yellowstone's Season4 premiere last night?!? SPOILER effing ALERT! LEAVE NOW! GO WATCH IT! Sweet Jesu! .. ... .... Where do I start? Did the Duttons survive? Is the Yellowstone ranch safe? And most importantly, who was effing responsible for the mass murder attempt? Family eradication would indicate Jaime. I have NO IDEA...can Jaime be THAT EVIL?! He was the only one not targeted. I am pretty sure it isn't Rainwater, but his chola attorney Angela Blue Thunder? Roll for alignment there missy.) If you search Yellowstone, Beth, makeup...you will not get the answer to my question! Who did the makeup on Beth's back? exquisite. Strong work! That is srsly, some Greg Nicotera level work there. John not accepting medical help about ripped (Rip get it?) my heartout remembering my own stubborn daddy. Then we met Grampa Dutton! That spinoff drops in Dec?right? According to Paramount Network's press release-- “1883 follows the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America. It is a stark retelling of Western expansion, and an intense study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better future in America’s promised land—Montana.” 'stark'? well...yes...sheesh Kaycee is not right in the head, and now Tate won't be either. I am using every ounce of self control I have to not watch episode2 w/out Pete. We watched the premiere AFTER the Wings won. 4. The Wings were on a road trip w/out Larkin. It was problematic. It is none of our business why he missed three games, but I am thrilled he is back to ride herd on these rookies. Thankfully, we weren't in Canada,(I am still P.O.ed Bertuzzi won't get his damn vaccine.) So...together Bert and Lark's chemistry got us two wins back to back!

New Habit

My plan is to write every day. If I walk the dogs, FIRST--turn on the heater and then get to work after walkies-- then the shed will be warm by the time we get back. Good plan eh? I need a thermometer out here. 41F outside. Z and Izzy walked with us. We went down by SandCastle Farm to "see the horses". Picked up some garbage, but man it is nasty down by the "Crazy Tony Soprano" house. Too much litter from Mickey Ds. I want them, McDonalds (tm) that is, to clean it up. The wetlands down there are saturated from recent heavy rains. I broke off a "blown" cattail head and tossed it in my pond. It was a nice walk. TOTALLY FORGOT TO TURN ON HEATER FIRST! oi. My fingers are cold.

The French Dispatch-TWO THUMBS UP!

It is such a relief to know that everyone in the Michigan Theater (and The State) has shown proof of vaccination. I like movies. Some really need the big screen. We saw our second film Saturday. Izzy was off to Anna's for a Halloween party and Z was at work till 8 so for once it was just Pete and me. The film was worth the risk. I love Wes Anderson. And not just because he is basically my age and a fucking American success! But truly, he is well known for his distinctive eccentricity. His unique voice is at once dry and heartfelt. His visual and narrative style is as marked as Tim Burton or Hitchcock, you know what you are getting! This one even had some fresh animated transitions. I think my favorite is prly Moonrise Kingdom or The Fantastic Mr. Fox, but I do adore Grand Budapest and Life Aquatic. It is tough to choose a favorite, and this one was poking at writers! IN FRENCH! It was delightful. I laughed... a lot! Cuz...Bill Murray.