i've been in a short story mode lately, rather than flash or prose poem mode. so when i started writing a new story (forced myself tonight, after a longish 'block') i wasn't surprised that it effortlessly reached 3200 words, and it hasn't ended yet.

but it is almost 2AM, and maybe i am not thinking clearly. i wonder if tomorrow i wouldn't be tempted to cut it down to a nice, rich 500-worder. or a micro. just kidding. not a micro. i think i should keep going, reach 4K, then edit it back to 3K. it does need good editing -- i need to slow down the dialouge, add more details, figure out what they are wearing, and...other stuff.

the story is about hair. and about odd things. or maybe it is only about odd things. maybe hair is simply accidental.