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The gift of boxes

March 26, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

An underrated skill. The ability to
enjoy the sky,
a perfect book

a wonderful chat

a cup of tea,
if that’s your thing.

Not a case of denial.

Just watching the news, making plans
and then taking out your boxes.… Read on Macduff...

Categories Book o' Verse, The Book of Covid 1 Comment

Introducing: The Blind Assassin Meander

March 25, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

Some time back, a gaggle of ne-er-do-wells gathered together online to read challenging books in 50-page increments.

We commented as we went, checking in, sharing observations. All with the intent of securing for ourselves a magnetized collectible or similar specialized … Read on Macduff...

Categories Meander 48 Comments

The White Noise Meander, Week 7

March 23, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

Congratulations ye mighty Meanderers!

A full-on fabulous 19 folks made it to the finish line and will receive magnets via mail (one of these days soonly). As we get ready to send the design off to Vortex Industries for replication … Read on Macduff...

Categories Meander 11 Comments

Write what we know

March 22, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

Wondering about
all the quarantine screenplays
that are being written right now
in smallish spring apartments with
open windows where
people perhaps don’t bother
zipping up their flies as
much as they
normally would.

The romcoms sure about falling in… Read on Macduff...

Categories Book o' Verse, The Book of Covid 3 Comments

Sheltering in Place…

March 17, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

The Bay Area went to shelter in place last night at midnight. In case it comes to your area too, I thought I’d share what “shelter in place” is like around these parts. And granted, it’s super early, and I … Read on Macduff...

Categories Essays and such, The Book of Covid 6 Comments

The White Noise Meander, Week 6

March 8, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

Our potassium levels are suspect but nonetheless we’ve made it to the start of Week 6, in which we’ll make a wee leap to the back of the book.

Thanks again for taking the trek. I have missed these group … Read on Macduff...

Categories Meander 46 Comments

The White Noise Meander, Week 5

March 1, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

With all plots moving in one direction, it’s time to launch our Collective into Week 5. There are only two more weeks to go, ye mighty Meanderers, and it continues to be a great treat to read your comments … Read on Macduff...

Categories Meander 32 Comments

The White Noise Meander, Week 4

February 23, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

After a fairly average sunset at least hereabouts, welcome to the start of Week 4!

Last week thanks for the rich thread, packed with references to Secret Hitler (a “social deduction” game), the adventures of a mischievous pool toy, some … Read on Macduff...

Categories Meander 26 Comments

The White Noise Meander, Week 3

February 16, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

Hey presto and welcome to the start of Week 3 (and Book II)!

Last week I tried unsuccessfully to keep track of which kid belongs to which parent. (Speaking of which, who’s-whose-kid? cheat sheets will not be deleted from the … Read on Macduff...

Categories Meander 29 Comments

The White Noise Meander, Week 2

February 9, 2020 by Cecil Vortex

And just like that, we’ve made it to the start of Week 2!

Thanks to everyone who’s Meandering and commented on Week 1. Really happy to have you along for the amble!

Last week while we braced for what feels … Read on Macduff...

Categories Meander 27 Comments
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