Here’s an update about various items that have been going on.
The black molly fry that was partially eaten seems to be adapting to its new life whithout a full tail. That difficult for a fish, because the tail provides most of the thrust while swimming. This little guy has to use it’s pectoral fins, just like humans use their arms. Fortunately, his right pectoral fin is partially grown back, so he is no longer constantly swimming in circles. He’s getting around fairly well, though he will never again be called graceful. I moved another (younger and smaller) fry into the tank so he isn’t lonely.
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The employment scene still looks fairly bleak. There aren’t many jobs that would be plug-and-play for me (in other words, doing what I was doing) and those that do appear want entry-level. It’s frustrating, but hopefully things will pick up soon. I’m hoping to get some training through the city in the next couple of months. They’ll let me know soon whether I qualify. I may have too many transferable skills.
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On Wednesday, I will be speaking at a teenage writers conference in Glendale, AZ. It should be fun to talk to motivated young writers about craft. I’m still chewing on topics to cover, but I think I may settle on world building and hopefully have the students drive the discussion with questions.
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After a recent discussion with a fellow writer, I will no longer be mentioning any of my kids by name here. They will go by code names that should be obvious to whoever knows them.
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The desktop computer is on the fritz again. This time, the power supply is overheating and switches off when it goes over-temperature. That doesn’t take too long in the summer in the desert when it’s 110 degrees outside.
