How long has it been? Far too long. I keep saying I’ll write something and then I don’t. The last couple weeks have been, I don’t know, difficult? Like I haven’t been myself? I’ve felt down and anxious and I’ve had insomnia for the first time in *years*.
The thing is, life had been the same/stable.
Running has continued apace.
I’ve read a few books, like Gaiman’s Worlds End, and finished The Problem of Democracy.
Summer cooking has been on-point
Mojito-style Chicken Thighs
Eggplant Borek
Lamb tagine with Couscous
Tandoori Salmon with Cucumber Salad
Krystal especially enjoyed the cucumber salad. She said it tasted just like bread-and-butter pickles, which she hasn’t had in years due to her vinegar allergy.
I cooked burgers, too, but forgot to post about one and now can’t remember what it was called and forgot to take pictures of another. Maybe I can fix that this week?
I found out I’ve sold 80 copies of Stories in the End! But it’s only been reviewed a combined total of 11 times on Amazon and Goodreads. What’s up with that?
I found some interesting records at the thrift store:
Cosplays are coming together:
And I got this new kitchen utensil:
In fact, the only negative thing that comes to mind is that my mayonnaise broke on Saturday. I made a new batch today, no problem.
What have you been up to?
Running In My Head 
Some read slowly, then write slowly 🙂 I’m sure those reviews will come around
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I understand that. What’s frustrating are those that will reach out to me and tell me what they thought but won’t put them down where it would help reach a wider audience.
Then again, many of these readers aren’t necessarily online other than for FB.
Patience is hard.
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I understand
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Read Stephen King and Flannery O’Connor and trying to wade out of a rut in my novel writing process by doing some illustrations and writing poems.
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Which of King?
I keep meaning to read O’Connor and then . . . don’t. I dare say she’s been the author most suggested to me this year.
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I read Needful Things, which was excellent, with caveats.
Flannery O’Connor is iconic. She writes shocking stories, stories that confuse as well as delight. She’s a champion of dark humor and exposing humanity in its least redeemable moments, while still carrying through a theme of redemption.
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Once again someone recommends Flannery O’Connor. One day I may actually get around to reading something of hers.
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Sorry to hear you’ve been in a sort of slump, Jay. Must be contagious. I’ve had similar feelings. The world is an uncertain place these days. Wonderful Columbia records. I remember the artists and the music they recorded, which is still around. I have even heard Alec Templeton play in person. Cheers to you for better days.
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I just saw that the folks from The Office are gonna be at Galaxy Con! I *so* want to go, but it doesn’t look like we are gonna be able to make it.
People hardly ever seen to leave reviews. I think I managed 5 or 6 reviews on Amazon and maybe a dozen on GoodReads for my book, and that was less than 1% of sales or downloads from when I put it for free.
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I’m soooo excited to meet Office folks! A pity Oscar Nunez had to cancel.
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