8/28/21: scattered thoughts

An empty mind can be of two kinds; today, mine is of the variety which lacks focus. Creeping melancholia, born of self-cultivated solipsism, grows like weeds through bookworm scaffolding. Attention, stretched, does not snap but dissipates into aether. Everywhere might as well be Nowhere. 

Wherefore this feeling? The damned phone?? Perhaps. A poison which could contain its own cure, if it weren’t Saturday night – Wisconsin friends no doubt busy, debauched.

***Sudden cessation of cricket-sound brings the tinnitus back***

In the morning, Tayde illuminates ghost-tales, but remains herself a kind-hearted mystery. Increased caffeine intake accelerates lesson plan progression, later prompting a parallel plummet.

Sofia stays in San Cristobal. Reluctantly, I delay my visit once again. We have little in common, but it’s nice to feel wanted, if only for the utility of my mother-tongue (an accident of birth, yes, but what isn’t?). Alas, no time yet for flings. Lessons don’t plan themselves.

My mustache endeavor has failed, prompting bald-faced retreat (ha!). In related news, a haircut is needed.

As usual, writing soothes. I am fine. I will be fine. 

One thought on “8/28/21: scattered thoughts

  1. Hang in there! Remember the grass may be greener on the other side of the fence because of septic tank issues…
    How is your plumbing and electricity?

    Like

Leave a reply to Michele Cancel reply