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			I've been experimentin' with my pizza'n'curry recipes--not necessarily simultaneously, but toppin's such as caramelized onions'n'garlic with pepperoni'n'swappin' apples'n'tomatoes'n'chicken'n'pork  as sweetin'n'meat ingredients've been tried, to a variety of success'n'failure.  But ultimately, it's the time in the kitchen that's the "what's it all 'bout" for me--my knife technique, heat levels'n'timin're gettin' better with each trial.  Like everythin' else I've obsessed over, it's the repetition that builds interest'n'momentum.  Her portrait didn't fit in my car... ...without my back hatch closin'.  So I slowly drove the half a dozen blocks to the closest shippin' dispatchery.  They measured my masterpiece'n'declared it within their limits of service--I've been turned away before for bigger artwork.  My lawyer called'n'wondered if I've been keepin' up with my commissions.  "Nope," I humbled, "nothin's been interestin' me."  Which is true--after workin' on her image I've been very uninspired--it's like there ain't anythin' worth my time anymore.  Which isn't to say I've got commissions lined up, it's just I'm procrastinatin'... "You should've your own gallery," the chick who rang me up flattered.  "Ambition makes you look pretty ugly," rang in my ears.  And really, she was--her face was too long, her mouth horsey'n'her eyes too small.  She's got these grand ideas yet she's nothin' more than a public servant.  Some girls inspire me to play The Beatles.  Some think they're givin' me advice.  I'm sure she believes I'm bluffin' with the whole "gift" designation to avoid customs charges, but it's the honest truth--I ain't makin' a buck off of this one.  I've been feelin' a buzzin' sensation in my fingers... ...whenever I play my bamboo guitar.  We met 'round the same time'n'I'm inclined to finally give her a name--one that's dear to my idealized association with an instrument.  Henrietta.  It's funny how I've yet to meet someone called such in real life.  And that's the charm.  I wish my foot was bulletproof cause I'm gonna shut down OUT ON A LIM for the rest of the summer.  Not cause I don't've anythin' to write, rather I'm gonna be housesittin' for the rest of August.  Have fun'n'see you in September.  I wish I could say more, but someone's listenin' in... (8.9.10)