That is a very insightful and humorous reflection.

I am sorry that you are feeling the lack of holiday spirit this year. Given yourself permission to ignore the pressure and the "shoulds".

Agreed. Have you ever seen Bloody Moon, aka The Saw of Death?

That is high praise for Pluribus. It's fascinating that you described it as horrifying and anxiety-inducing feeling like a horror show at times. I must admit this has passed me by. I am certainly going to check it out. Thank you for putting this on my radar.

That is an interesting question for a session zero!

Hahaha! The dog truly becomes the defining accessory.

The scene were Ingrid Pitt revealed to be bathing in blood is one of those moments that did something to me. Too young to fully understand at the time, but realised later that it was a sexual attraction.

That is an incredibly potent and necessary statement.

That is such a fantastic, grounded and ultimately healthy philosophy for both writing and life. You've perfectly articulated the balance between self-acceptance and growth.

Thank you so much. And I agree, that fever writing turned out a surprisingly great short story.

I think it was my brain dealing with the first time ever being ill and alone.

Sounds incredible.

That sounds like a truly unique and memorable chapter of your life. It's completely understandable that you didn't grasp the significance of Ghost Ranch until years later.

That is a truly amazing and unique upbringing. Spending time had O'Keefe's Ghost Ranch must have been a highly formative experience.

That's wonderful that your mom introduced you to Frida.

That is such a powerful connection to make.

That is a profoundly insightful and beautiful way to describe the experience.