i am dressed in baggy cords and wool connecticut socks i found back way back in the drawer. the rain is coming, the air was cold and stormy today. my kitchen is done finally, and sour lemon yellow dries on my walls and convinces me of itself slowly.

the news is on in the other room, anticipating a flash flood tonight. i am warm and dry and want to remember those in asia who have lost everything. it's so difficult to get your mind around such a disaster. how many souls is 22,000?