It has come to my attention that many are struggling with the covids. Maybe because I am struggling with the covids, or maybe because there is still so much talk of the covids, or maybe because the world is once again on it’s head and too much, I decided to write something a little off-beat and share how to not kill yourself of boredom from the covids. And now, a short story:
I am currently on day 8,719 and losing my mind. Captain warbler thinks that our rations will last us only a few days longer until the Thorpedo arrives and blasts us back to Sector One, I am not ready for that just yet as I haven’t seen my child in ages and I forgot to buy him a birthday present on Nootropish isle. Of course there were the three headed winged-bats and antipedes to deal with, and the weather for a human in 2075 is beyond unbearable without proper suitage from the Intergalactic Agency for Human Space Beings, Traveling in Space, but it is about time I tried, especially with how long I have been out here on the run. Ever since the Moodsyad uprising of the people of Earth, things haven’t been the same and a dame like me is best on the run. Of course, I have my trusty partner Bo Meep by my side, a part sheep, part dog companion who can smell out the hydrogen and helium mines that can engulf you on Netptune, Jupiter, and Saturn forages for ailement rejuvinators, which one needs at my age. Bo Meep also comes with some pretty cool sensors that are activated at any sign of danger to hook into the safety ether and pull you away from god forbid whatever space monster flavor of the day is after your hide. Having a companion as a newly single intergalactic fugitive can be a sweet life with a companion. Back to reality here…this is only a preview of a story I just started but more to come if I continue to write on it so…
-Intergalactic Stella
That’s all for now folks! Maybe I will start sharing more short stories on the paid side as I have many and this will be fun. Maybe I will release a collection of short stories, who knows. Now back to covid coughing. . .
What have I currently been watching with the covids ::
Sweet Karaam Coffee So sweet, heartwarming and gentle. I have been learning Hindi, and this series is in Tamil, and tests my ear a lot as I can now make out better the distinct differences.
Infamy This one is sooo good. It is about Romani Gypsies in Poland and how they are treated through this beautiful story of a girl who wants to become a rapper and goes against family tradition.
She’s the Man Some nice lighthearted Nostalgia (yes, with a capital ‘N’ because it means a lot).
What I have been listening to ::
Modern Love Podcast What has really stood out for me were these three episodes:
The Gift of Holiday Men a beautiful ode to single mothers. Really moved me as one.
Sex on the Run? No, We Parked.
The Day My Family Changed Forever
Wonderful Life by Katie Melua
I love the simplicity of her set. It reminds me of seeing Cat Power this year with my dear friend in SF. What a show. Definitely something I look forward to bringing and sharing with my music when I come out of my cocoon. I have felt so ready all year and my shit show of a year has slowed me down but, more music is on the horizon, more shows, and, yes, a real Radio Tour.
Being Well with Forrest Hanson: How to Become Confident
Lot’s of YouTube
Places you can see, hear, and support my work
I was interviewed on my friend Natha’s astrology podcast too. What is so fun is that I too interviewed Natha for my podcast. Creatively Drowning out the “Shoulds”
You can always purchase my work on Bandcamp on Friday’s as the funds go to me.
You can subscribe to my YouTube.
You can listen to my new podcast On Creativity, which currently has nine episodes out and has been a delight to dive into friends stories and weave new threads.
Of course, you can sign up for a paid subscription to this newsletter as it supports me, makes me feel good, and affirms yes, yes, I can continue to do this and people appreciate my work! As someone who doesn’t toot my own horn enough, I appreciate all the friends and family who do.
Notes & other:
Paxlovid completely messed me up. I am not one to say don’t do it, but I would say, if you have asthma or a predisposition for asthma and are having issues with your breathing due to the covids, as for them to prescribe you prednisone alongside it.
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Written under a Libra sun and a Sagittarius moon, feeling ready to be doing 4,398 other things aside from being sick in bed.
And now, I leave you with photos from my summer solo and not so solo travels. Because photos are nice.
Lago di Tahoe
Tahoe daily beach book time
Solo camping feeling like a hottie auditioning for Love is Blind 6
My favourite snack discovered in Boulder
A really cool bookshop in Nederland
My friend Anna made us pizza and held space for me having some off putting energy
My best friend goforth
My daughter placing her hand in a random car because the dog was cute. Obviously, I have raised her well.
And now, I leave you with some song lyrics that have been echoing on my mind I wrote sometime over the pandemic.
Smiles are free
Sadness weighs heavy on my heart
I don’t recognize myself anymore when I look into the mirror
Trying, to see my reality a little bit clearer
Trying to heal the piece of my heart you took when you left
Left me in a mess
I’ve got nothing more left to say
Left me in a unrest
Fin