having nothing to say means never having to say you're sorry

galloping gopher guts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1) dear reality:

are you kidding me?

2) dear enigmatic friend of mine who insists on asking for less
than i would be willing to give freely,

your recent accusation of underachievement and "settling" by way of
encouragement and compliment was quite startling.

4) dear sixteen year old self:

so you've got the room with the book shelf and the single bulb
lamp, with the ashtrays and the view of unpeopled unparalleled
beauty. i've done a lot for you. i've done things that people my
age shouldn't do, for no other reason than to see if you'd still
notice. So. I've done my part. Your turn.