Mar 11
Why the quiet?
So, lately, I’m not writing much. My blog posts are rather short, I’m not really e-mailing people. I’m really not “talking” much to anyone. This is because my thumb, the thumb I use for tapping the little switch I use for typing, has decided to quit working. It’s been a really slow decline up until the last two weeks, during which my ability to move it has steadily tanked. On Monday I received a certified letter from my thumb telling me to, quote, “fuck off.” I found this gesture to be a little uncalled for, considering the years we’ve spent together.
Nevertheless, my thumb is quitting, definitely. It’s kind of disturbing, definitely isolating, but not surprising. After the last three years, absolutely nothing surprises me. Zombies could show up tomorrow and I’d think to myself, “yes, this seems right.” I am Jack’s total lack of surprise.
There are, however, lots of other switches. I’m looking into eyebrow switches, I’m going to get something as soon as possible, I just don’t have that something right now. So, if I’m quiet for a bit, this is why. I’m not being lazy or ignoring anyone. I’m not particularly happy about it, but these things happen.
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Hope a new voice fits itself to you soon.
Sorry to hear that, man. Ditto to Sir Tessa’s comment!!
Good luck man!
Here’s to hoping you make another switch yer bitch. And, quick. I’m sure I’m at the bottom of this think-tank; but, you know those light keyboards that track where your fingers have broken the light lines? I wonder if there was a giant keyboard illuminated above you and something could track where your eyes stop for a second before moving to the next letter if it might not be a way to really cut a rug. Anyway, cheers to getting your groove back.
I’m really sorry to hear that. I look forward to you getting that new something…or zombies.
When I was reading this, I thought you were going to say it’s the end of you writing!
I hope you find something that works for you. I like your writing.
A true writer’s voice can never be silenced. And that applies to you, Mike.
Whoa that was deep. Who said that? I believe I did. That’s intense.
Keep writing no matter what, I love checking up on what’s new in your brain. 🙂
Fuck. hang in there during the transition.