I have a tendency to speed walk for no reason and I donāt think itās good for me!! so Iāve started meandering around in no rush, and itās actually lovely. take it easy! stroll!
To help with my back/hip problems and for mental health. I used to run but lately itās been hard to mentally prep for running, so I sort of stopped. Walking is much more attainable of a goal for me now!
I think his short stories shine brighter than his longer stuff. His essay āThe lucky dog pet storeā is also very impactful. I revisit that one when I need to hype myself up/prepare to sacrifice. Thatās really the one I recommend. But āthe hanging strangerā is fun and spooky. It covers my greatest fear (loved ones being replaced) but adds another really sinister element. Itās unexpectedly biblical.
Killer. Makes me feel less alone. Recorded live at a queer bookstore in Taipei. I only know this because he talks a lot between songs. He also explains what some of the songs are about in his stage banter. I usually donāt like that but Cool Fire is absolutely the exception.