Family chat is getting weird

Gertrude Stein was a fascist asshole.

Yes, but I give her more leeway. Men have had so many chances.



What does a snake smell like? The skin of its underbelly?

Yesterday we saw a baby snake navigating its way from trail to grass. Were we its first humans?



The country keeps getting smaller and I am opening up.

I'm braver than I've recognized.



Try the Pomodoro Technique for writers.

Try this burger with caramelized onions tucked into it.

Try to stay present.

Try not to think about how much you miss your parents' house.

Try to write something different.

You won't know if you love translating poems unless you try.