I particularly enjoy your thoughts on the role of baths and being bodies in a shared space in relating to others. I'd love to see this turned into a story or pushed further. Great work as always. And of course you had to use the word 'flaccid' to describe the fascist banner at the end...
I'm a huge fan of public baths for that exact reason--such a meditation on the human body and public intimacy and silence. The Wall Street Bath & Spa was my first realization of their intrigue, and I suspect there will be a major scene / chapter in the upcoming novel about baths. Now I just need to go visit about a dozen others ...
As for those flappy fascists, well, there was no other way to describe them but flaccid and forlorn with unkempt foreskin. Too far?
what a capture🧡
thanks for being a lovely & willing participant
This piece has a particular flourish, i can tell you were inspired, that Frankl crackle of energy running through you
Thank you friend. That Frankl Crackle could be patented and sold as a Soul Cracker I reckon.
I particularly enjoy your thoughts on the role of baths and being bodies in a shared space in relating to others. I'd love to see this turned into a story or pushed further. Great work as always. And of course you had to use the word 'flaccid' to describe the fascist banner at the end...
I'm a huge fan of public baths for that exact reason--such a meditation on the human body and public intimacy and silence. The Wall Street Bath & Spa was my first realization of their intrigue, and I suspect there will be a major scene / chapter in the upcoming novel about baths. Now I just need to go visit about a dozen others ...
As for those flappy fascists, well, there was no other way to describe them but flaccid and forlorn with unkempt foreskin. Too far?
Unkempt is definitely an original choice. I won't push you further than that.
We all have the right to feel folorn sometimes, though!