I'm about 2000 words into a new slipstream/magic realism tale. I'm not sure where to take it. Part of me is totally inspired by Bradbury and I want to write something that's beautiful and soothing and uplifting. But another part of me keeps wanting to make the story a little darker, a little harder-edged than that. After dwelling upon it for a couple days, I'm leaning towards going with my darker inclinations, but at the same time I want to keep a tone of soft serenity. Tricky tricky.
Today is Matthew's birthday! I baked a cake (it still needs frosting) and there are prezzies to be opened.
Going to start doping Hobkin on Rescue Remedy today so that he doesn't freak out as much with