Post #3133: So many things to say

Posted on October 10, 2018 by

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Half-finished essays and letters are being constantly written in my mind – but not making it to paper or screen these days. I’m hoping that this period of alone time will be fruitful, but in the meantime, here is a picture of danger:

 

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