In Damascus there was a war, and the Damascus Station gave a reasonable, readable story of standard spy fare that fitted with the facts I knew, or think I know, about Syria. Nothing more. And the problem with a thriller is they insist on telling you everything, I would rather know nothing at all.
I guess it would be silly to write a note about not being able to make a decision without following it up with a note about how no longer know my mind. Thing is the quickest way to find my mind is through formulating the words to describe it, but to do this I need to be surrounded by safe people whom I trust will not mock or turn away when I say, sincerely, things I realise a few minutes later I don't really feel. I am not sure there was anyone whom I have feel that free with, except for that bottle of drink, bit now I am older the cocktails are fewer and the chances are less. Oh where is my mind.
April 23
Another month slipping into this year, and, sure, I am going to read numerous more books,...