I finally decided to stay away from Meta, a bad relationship, and other sources of shame, fury, and sadness. Let's see how it goes.

A friend's child gifted me with this. Me: Thank you for the paintbrushes! Child: They're flowers. Me: Even cooler.

I actually did something for Halloween this year. Also: look at that cat, wow.

Recently I gave someone a piece of perhaps valuable advice, and days later I realized it was better that I take it myself.

And to think I thought I couldn't, but I actually very well can.

October's End 2025

Back to watching some more Mizoguchi. The Woman in the Rumor (1954). Yoshiko Kuga reminded me of Audrey Hepburn in this.

The Snow Woman (1968). Nobody deserved her, and they all got what they deserved. Go Demon!

Two Evil Eyes (1990). Argento + Romero.

We absolutely need to become real again.

Finally watched A Page of Madness (1926), and it was as amazing as I thought it would be. Masterpiece.

Itchan and Satchan (2018)

It's here! I loved _Lonely Castle in the Mirror_, so I'm excited about this one.

I've tried to be active on Bluesky so many times, but I never really know what to share. Figuring it out for the umpteenth time! Thanks for the patience, friends.

Thank you, @wordkunst.bsky.social & @thearsonista.bsky.social -- so honored!

The wonderful Berlin-based poet & literary translator @wordkunst.bsky.social was guest editor last month at @thearsonista.bsky.social, & he very kindly featured one of my _Tristram Shandy_ erasures in the most recent issue. You are most welcome to take a look! burninghousepress.com/2025/10/01/l...