November 5, 2026

Learned that classmate M shot himself after coming come from Vietnam severely wounded, blind in one eye, soaking in PTSD. Knew that he’d died in the 70's, but, having known his mean and bullying ass, I assumed it was drugs or murder. Live and learn . . . .

I continue to be stupid with joy over the election results. 

Cleaned leaves and pine needles and other detritus out of the pond. Fish come up in the net, and it gives me the opportunity to hold them in my hand for a second while I pluck them out and dip them back in the water.  I hope they remember it. I do.