Quiet desert street at dusk

October 22, 2026 · 6 min

Never mind.

I wanted to tell you something and the moment passed.

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Lorena against a terracotta wall

Chapter 1 · 7:30 am

Getting out the door

I have nothing clean.

I did not do the laundry, and I am embarrassed.

Try There is a hoodie on the dryer. Tonight we run a load together.

Issue 43: I have nothing clean.

Hoodies and backpacks on an entryway bench
Short words at a long hour, and what is under them.

Chapter 2 · Saturday

The weekend

I am bored.

I miss my friends and I miss having a plan.

Try Want to come to the shop with me, or have a friend over?

Issue 41: I am bored.

Teen siblings hiking a desert trail at sunset
Plans, friends and how late is too late.