Monthly Archives: March 2026

Toilet Music

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Stupidity Hole

A few weekends ago I was walking through Marrickville and past a public bathroom. I had to use it, and quite badly, so in I went. Door shuts and locks. Some smooth piano jazz version of the chorus of “What … Continue reading →

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Mercury, Part 1

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Stupidity Hole

Decided to share part of some writing I did a few years ago for NaNoWriMo. Terrible writing, long, boring. Awful. I hope you enjoy. — It was a mostly steady day of nothing happening. There was stillness; there was lack of … Continue reading →

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One Thousand Word Challenge 264: Pushing Through

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Stupidity Hole

I exhaled, then had to start again. It was a long exhale and it told me that I’m not doing well, as though I needed to be reminded further of my not doing well. It’s a long day and a … Continue reading →

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1590: Cold Misery

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Stupidity Hole

Cold weather? At this time of year? In this part of the country? It’s actually more likely than it should be, or something. But it is a cold morning and on a cold morning, one must rug up. As such, … Continue reading →

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1589: Fatigued Morning

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Stupidity Hole

Fatigue and all that, carrying on, carrying me forward, carrying me home. Gonna aim for a lot of posts today, and the last thing I need is fatigue dragging me down. It’s holding onto me like a thick and drenched … Continue reading →

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1588: Faster than the Last

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Stupidity Hole

I want to try and get something written at a faster speed than the last one. I don’t want to go into talking about racing the clock as that’s not what I’m doing, even though that’s exactly what I’m doing. … Continue reading →

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1587: Third Attempt

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Stupidity Hole

This is my third attempt at writing something, and I don’t know what I’m going to write, but I’m going to make an attempt. I owe myself at least that much, and I owe you all that, too. So uhhh…. … Continue reading →

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1586: More Downbeat Rambling

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Stupidity Hole

I’ve been sitting here trying to work out what words I want to put forward. I’m at work far too early once more, and I’m sitting here, zoning out, trying to think of the right words to write. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1585: Heavy Days

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Stupidity Hole

Heavy days. Days that weigh you down. Very easy to spend life living them and little else. It’s tough out there. It’s tough in here. It’s tough everywhere. I’m feeling drained and empty, and riding a crash out. Riding it … Continue reading →

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One Thousand Word Challenge 263: Overwhelmed Rambling

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Stupidity Hole

Thinking about how the day is progressing, and if it is progressing at all. Been in a bit of a state of distress since yesterday. Just totally overwhelmed. I’m kicking on, however. Trying to look forward to tomorrow. Trying to … Continue reading →

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