Updates Long Overdue

I just can't do it. I can't get myself excited about white wine. I'll drink it, I'll taste it - I'll tell you about what it tastes like and maybe even what food would go with it - but I just can't seem to muster the kind of excitement that would prod me in the direction of buying it and drinking it with the sole purpose of wine-enjoyment in mind. I can't.

An update for those who enjoy updates: all is well.

The Maui sunshine continues to do its thing, shining all day and making the world approximately 81 degrees without ever really pushing the envelope. If you're out there and moving around, sure it gets warm. If you're out there and not moving at all - yes, it gets hot. But if you're just an idle wanderer, your flips on and sunglasses tight round your face, the breeze blowing in at around seven miles an hour - - yea, that's all there is to it.

The restaurant is also going well except for the fact that everyone wants to quit the restaurant. Some are actually doing it. Our executive chef is leaving. His sous chefs, leaving. The other GM - packing the bags. Our GM - looking around. It seems that the excellent situation of that Place will come and go and experiencing it in its decline will only leave a bad taste in the mouth. Just a job, will find another.

Have sent away 20 submissions and already have been rejected from the place I sent the wrong material to. They said: "not a fit for us" and then referenced the story I'd sent. I sent them the correct piece immediately, and am now waiting rejection for it. So that's good.