Category Archives: avoidance

Secret Breathing

When it is cold and drizzly, I have to hold my breath in case anyone sees it come out of my mouth. When holding my breath isn’t an option, or at least not an option I can do without fainting … Continue reading

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Secret Squirrel’s Avoidance (plus random poem)

Someone recognised me the other day. Somebody I went to school with, twentyish years ago. This surprised me because I didn’t recognise him. And because he looked so old. Maybe ten years older than me. Not that I am old. … Continue reading

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Duvet Miner

Hello, scary world. How are you doing? Still full of misery? Ah, alrighty then. Have a good day. See you later. This is NOT my usual greeting to the world upon awakening from dreams of labyrinthine cities and flying with … Continue reading

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Avoidance/Resumption

I avoid people. Especially people I know. I also avoid people I don’t know but that is not the focus of this blog. If I see somebody I know, I have been known to duck into alleys, turn around and … Continue reading

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