Monthly Archives: February 2026

Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1567: Slow Day

There’s something really nice about just sitting here, writing whilst my partner writes. It’s a slow day. A still day. We’ve done very little, but we’ve talked and talking is good. And it’s a nice day. A pleasant day. Originally … Continue reading

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Willebrant: Galaxias

One listen, just went in, wrote and wrote and wrote some more. Not sure about the result, but I’m happy with the process on this one. It was easy enough for me to get this written, though it was a … Continue reading

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Willebrant: mimosa

One listen, and this one came much easier than yesterday’s. I was quite tired when I tried to write yesterday, whereas right now I’m feeling much more awake, which is why I think this was easier. I think I did … Continue reading

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Willebrant: Mountain Trout

One listen. I thought I’d have more come forward, but I was wrong. Oh well. Willebrant’s “Mountain Trout” is from Stony. I hope you enjoy. — Water, insects and bird sounds. A calm image is painted, or a lively one that … Continue reading

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Traversing Dunes at Dusk

I started this in early January, put it down, then resumed work a few days ago. Don’t know why it took me so long to get around to finishing it, but it did. This is a trace of a photo … Continue reading

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Birthday Thoughts

It’s a quiet, calm day. It’s a slow day. Right now it is raining, and right now I kind of wish that I was back in Glebe, watching the rain fall from my living room, or watching it fall whilst … Continue reading

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One Thousand Word Challenge 244: Eat the Roll

Alright, here we go. Third attempt. Going to try and get some real crap written now. Don’t know if I can, but still going to try. One should always try. The music has been reset. I’m in a better position … Continue reading

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1566: Pointless Writing

I was hoping to write much faster earlier, but that went out the window. I started thinking more about what I was writing and I’ve got this moody, underwater-type music playing and that all probably didn’t help. Gave me the … Continue reading

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One Thousand Word Challenge 243: Beyond the Windows

I have a bit of time and I’m trying to kill it. I’m trying to find the path forward. There’s a line of shade outside, and the sun cuts into where shade once was. Pushes it away. Removes it. Makes … Continue reading

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A Bright Light Surrounded by Night

This is the same utility pole as the one in this sunset photo. I wanted to get a photo of it with more of it visible. Didn’t work, but I got this minimal photo, which I quite like. Feels a … Continue reading

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