Notes from Dusk Desk - Story 7

(Beep. Music fades in.)

Hey, I got your message. And thank you for asking. I did have a good Halloween. It’s not my favorite holiday, I’ll admit, but I made the most of it. Okay, don’t read too much into that. I do like Halloween. It’s more of a logistical thing with me. For one, I’ve never been good at coming up with costume ideas but more than that. In the months leading up to it, I spend most of my time gathering costumes or costume pieces for the various children in my orbit. That's the side of city life that nobody talks about. Sure, a lot of things are more available to me, but when someone in my family or a friend out of time needs a very specific item, I’m the one who has to figure out exactly where I can find. But you know, at the end I get to be the hero. And even if my cousins or godchildren, etc, etc don’t fully understand what it is I’ve done, now or never, at least I know they’re happy. They’re happy and off enjoying themselves, and really, that’s what matters to me. It’s not just childhood joy and wonder, you know. Those things are great but also... I mean, I never really understood them. But for me I get to celebrate connections I do have. Still have. I’ve lost so many over the years, and it’s nice to have this chance. 

And I know I’m not the only one in this boat. I might just be a bit more aware of this than everyone else, if I do say so myself. But okay, conceitedness aside, it’s hard to see, I get it. Especially when things are a bit chaotic or less than ideal. But sometimes you just have to take deep breaths. And let the dust settle where it will.

So for now, dear revenant, love those whom you rear. While you still have that chance.

(Music fades out. Beep.)

Cassandra’s Tales and Truths is a production of Miscellany Media Studios. It is written, edited, performed and produced by MJ Bailey. Additional and episode-specific credits can be found in the show notes. Thanks!