Pleasant Extremity

yes, we were all in iowa city, transmitting an astral s.o.s. to lauren - catherine did so while wearing a sweat/head band. my teeth are fine. i have two large-ish (let's say around 5/8" in diameter) titanium bolts protruding from my upper gum, but the pain is minimal, which makes the kind of horrifying cyborg look more palatable, though i tried to show it to todd, the proprietor of artifacts (a wonderful antique shoppe in iowa city) and he would have none of it.

it was great to be back in iowa city. had a little confab at george's and got to spend some time with writer friends, which was extremely comforting (kept wishing lauren was there).

a special moment came when i got to show off my new shoes to catherine - i had been thinking about it off and on for a day or so. (note - green suede slip-on vans).

loves.