Thursday, November 27, 2014

A Blanket of Benighted Snow


Originally Posted Wednesday, November 19, 2014


I don't miss bygone times.  I just wish the present were better.  It could be so wonderfully satisfying. 

Last night, my cable, internet, and phone were out.  It shouldn't be a problem. I have a cell phone.  I have music.  I have computers and books. 

I suddenly wanted to go shopping at Amazon.  I wanted to find a good new eBook though I have many unread books here. 

I had recorded shows.  I watched Sunday's "Homeland" as I ate dinner.  There was wine.  Whiskey. 

I checked my email on my phone.  I texted. 

No matter.  I just wanted my cable service restored. 

This is the sort of discomfort I have in life.  I am not in Syria or Iraq or North Korea, or even China or Iran. 

The girl is Egyptian.  A modern Moslem, mostly non-religious.  Mostly.  I wonder if American boredom bedevils her?  I would like to do a series on Modern Moslems.  I want to show that they are as kooky as the rest of us. 

I have been blank for days now.  A blankness of benighted snow as old what's-his-name wrote.  Nothing to express.

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