19 April 2026 sunday

just a bit ago, i found out yesterday was 'amateur radio 
day.' i really hope i can get my license this year. i 
saw an article about an 'amateur radio and communication 
library' on archive.org, and was looking through some 
wonderful old QSL (confirmation of radio contact) cards 
and mailings.

this morning E made us a breakfast of smashed golden
potatoes, eggs, and vegetarian hash. we went to get
some watercolors and gouche, and did some grocery 
shopping. i tried to nap but was too exhausted, which
happens to me sometimes. we ate a simple dinner of 
salad and frozen bruschetta pizza, and i unloaded my
things from the van. E went to bed and i came here to 
journal. 

earlier in the day, i read some articles in 'poets & 
writers' magazine that were inspirational. one was "the 
joy of the tortured artist," by Minda Honey. i know i 
need to get back to a dedicated writing practice. 
journaling is a start, but i need to face creative 
writing head-on again. i've been saying that for a long 
time, but i feel closer than i have in a long time. 
doing this helps. but it's all just words until i put
in the words.   

an advertisement for naropa's summer writing program 
led me to find "visible binary," a magical-seeming 
multimedia website which i'm excited to explore further.