A Writer’s Notebook
Shot of the snow on the mountains from the back parking lot of a grocery store.
Sandy inserting herself into the ceramic display
More of the show
Local side yard art I discovered on my daily walk
What’s left of the foundation of a former aviation museum
Beautiful African Iris along sidewalk
Some uncorrected proofs of the poem I typed on a roll of cashier’s receipt paper.
Spent the morning working on blog design, that is, WordPress stuff. Also, I received a huge pile of microcassette tapes from a guy on eBay who just wanted to offload them pretty cheap. I plan to use them in my Cassette Tape Radio Show. That’s all coming soon — now that I’m recovering from carpal tunnel surgery.
I’ve been busy working on my next book, a collection of science fiction short stories, while compiling a mixtape for Mr. Ted Munk. In preparation for the fiction manuscript, I printed it out and painstakingly used my comb binding machine to punch holes along the sides of the pages to accommodate the plastic comb binder.
Although it’s a bit of a chore, it’s well worth the effort. It significantly enhances the manuscript’s readability, adding a personal touch that makes the experience of delving into the stories much more intimate and engaging. This hands-on approach not only makes the material more accessible but also reflects my deep commitment to creating a work that fully immerses readers in the thematic and conceptual depths of my narratives.
As for the mixtape, I decided to go with a microcassette, which offers 30 minutes per side. It’s quite a rarity these days, as not many people use them anymore. However, Mr. Ted Munk mentioned in one of his blog posts that he exchanges mixtapes with those who take the time to send one his way.
Intrigued by this idea, I thought I’d try my hand at creating a tape for him. I chose to fill it with a selection of jazz guitar tracks, believing it aligns well with his musical tastes, at least based on the genres he frequently discusses in his blog. I hope he finds the compilation to his liking.
I’ve seen this guy around town a lot. This particular video is from last Friday when I made a trip to the Village to take in the preparations for that night’s annual lighting of the Christmas tree. It’s odd that one of the women approaching from the right puts money in his collection urn but doesn’t linger to soak in the tunes.
The photograph showcases a man and a woman standing amidst a verdant backdrop. The man, wearing glasses, dons a casual green t-shirt and has a slight smile on his face. The woman, standing to his right, is dressed in a vibrant red dress and radiates happiness with a broad smile. Her hair is pulled back, emphasizing her high cheekbones and bright eyes. The foliage behind them, with a mixture of light and shadows, creates a serene atmosphere. Their close proximity and warm expressions suggest a comfortable and familiar relationship between the two.
End times . . . White moisture from a hurricane in California and gray smoke from the NW wildfires. Plus, the Los Angeles area just had an earthquake.
