In Other News

1. didn’t miss the Fall Season. It was at my parents house all along.
2. been raining for the past two days in Chicago. Time went back last weekend. It’s darker earlier now.
3. bald lady on bus today. I wonder if she has cancer.
4. forgot debit card at home. Had no money for work. Karen gave me 5 bucks for lunch.
5. mural outside my apartment building is about 4 months in and almost complete. Art is everywhere.
6. ran into Dawson’s Creek star Michelle Williams in the Oglvie Metra Station. No one else knew who she was
7. David the Sheriff missed our date on Tuesday. didn’t respond to my text, but answered my worried call tonight. We chatted. It was cute. He suggested I call him tomorrow too. Doubt if I do.
8. a tad disappointed in David the Sheriff

I have a self professed writing assignment! Helen Kiernan, a former course mate of mine, started a Literary Magazine and because of our acquaintance in class, and Facebook connections, I have received numerous requests to support the affairs of, the writing of, the distribution of, any assistance I could possibly give to the magazine. And whereas I’ve been totally reluctant to write, since graduation, for whatever inadequacies—I feel it time to sink my teeth in and share my voice again. So I’m going to make an attempt at this! A more creative life, here I come!!!

This is the message I received on Facebook:

The deadline for submissions for Elephants #3: The Immigrant's Address has been extended to December 15th. So you still have time to send us any poetry, flash fiction, or artwork that addresses the question: "where are you from?" You can talk about your ancestry, your hometown, or your alien reptilian forebearers. All submissions should be sent via e-mail to elephantzine@gmail.com. Up to 3 pages of poetry or prose; artwork should be about 5 by 8, or half of a regular 5 by 11 page. Please include a brief (3 lines or so) bio and contact info.

Also, if you are still awaiting a copy of Issue #2: the Notebook, please e-mail us at elephantzine@gmail.com for ordering info. We will be giving out copies for free, and some high quality full color versions are on their way! Thanks!

-HK

In other news: I think my older sister Kim has entered an abusive relationship. I will keep you posted. I’m heading to my parents house for the weekend to speak with her.