I was very saddened to hear the news today that Gordon Parks had passed on. He’s being touted as “the director of the film SHAFT“—but I remember him as a groundbreaking, stunningly talented photographer. He always described himself as being “restless”. May he find peace.

Also saddened to hear about Dana Reeve, wife of Christopher Reeve. I admired her courage nearly as much as his, and that’s saying a great deal. The first image that popped into my mind when I heard about her death was the closing shot from “Somewhere In Time.” If you’ve seen the movie, I need say no more.

Looks like I may have to start writing again. Maybe. Yes, it has been a while. :poof:
The interesting thing is, I’m no longer sure I’m doing it because I WANT to, or because I HAVE to, or because I’m just too freaking STUBBORN to give up. (yes, Aries the Ram, stubborn, butting head against walls, etc., etc.).

I’m having the crazy dreams again—the vivid, very active ones I seem to get when I don’t write or express myself creatively. Some people might find them entertaining. I find anything that disturbs my sleep aggravating. :uzi:

Which means that, at the moment, the score is the bully Subconscious-1, Raine-0. But this war has just begun.

So I may have to placate the subconscious & do a LITTLE writing—but the little shit can’t make me SUBMIT the stories, so nee-ner, nee-ner!! :hushyourmouth:
(Can it?) :shock: