On a Thursday

I just finished reading a fantasy fiction novel co-authored by Piers Anthony and Mercedes Lackey -- If I Pay Thee Not In Gold. Quite a good read of a society lead by women conjurers.

I have been a fantasy fiction junkie for quite some years -- since the early 80s really. Although Anthony in a prolific writer, I had never forayed into his world before. I stumbled on this book just by happenstance at the St. Louis city library. Loved it, although the love relationship of the main character leaved something to be desired. I think that perhaps the novel would have been better without it.

I also googled both authors. Anthony had published almost 1000 books -- amazing! Lackey is no slacker either. Both authors will probably be on my radar for some time.

The amazing thing to me is that I can actually concentrate on a story line long enough to read an entire novel. I haven't been able to do this for quite some time. Don't know what changed, but I am glad it did -- whatever it is. I also wrote Anthony a fan letter -- something I rarely do.

Nothingness

Passion is what drives most people. What do you do, however, when you have lost yours?

A protective measure to allow one to make it through personal hardship becomes toxic. Everything has been driven into the ground, and no feelings are allowed to remain. No passion, no drive, no nothing.

Each day that should be a gift is viewed as more of a curse. Waking up to start each day anew?Waking up each day to what? Another day in a perpetual loop of emptiness.

Janis

Janis Joplin -- what a talent, and gone much too soon.