Stars

When lights are sufficiently far away, they appear to twinkle. Don't be fooled, they will blind you a little when you get close.

Circus stories

For limited time only--

There are chariot races under the stretched canvas, there are lion tamers who can barely do their job. There are upside down elephants who dig their heads into the ground. Trapeze artists swing wildly, and catch their partners arms. As an occasional hiccup, they sometimes miss.

Who knows what else goes on beneath this great brown dome. A toothless monster wiggles. A metal ball rolls on the inside seam of the great ceiling. Sometimes, the fabric quivers in the great wind. It used to be quick and light but now it's growing slow, deliberate, like treacle on a lazy afternoon. 

It's the greatest show on earth.

Which one is it

how does she do it they all said and the admired her a bit and pitied her a little
she didn't want to be admired or pitied she just wanted to be held sometimes

Solitaire

Let's pass some time. Let's make it go slow.

Deal the cards myself, marvel at a lucky streak, maybe a self high five too?

Now the pack is missing the king of hearts and I can't complete the game.

Figs

Hang in there, my darling. We'll be coming for you real soon.