i've been making paper
first the amazing golden hosta (remember?)
and this second batch is smaller
greener.
hosta
field retted
remained uncooked
gin petty writes of how ornery it is,
always cockles, no matter how much restraint in the drying.
that's my experience also, but i don't actually mind.
much.
doctor says to inspect my finger in two weeks.
if there's no healing, it will be time for the orthopedic surgeon.
cross your fingers for me,
please.