Heave

Today I got as far as determining to spend a random free 20 minutes writing; eschewing other things I could spend that time on; sitting down at a google doc; and thinking about how to start a short story about a penguin. Not really a penguin but like, a penguin exhibit at the zoo. Or like, the penguin exhibit as a starting point for more semi-fantastical things happening. Which seemed like a really great idea when I thought of it a couple days ago, but I’m having a hard time catching the thread. Ditto that idea about a collection comprising license plate number–themed pieces.

I don’t feel like this used to be this hard. It feels like my brain has been re-wired somehow.