ordinary days

for those of us who live close to the equator, july is the month of turning: the last dregs of summer are ushered off into colder parts of the world, and we contend with damper days ahead. our clouds at sunset, which i have previously described as cry-your-eyes-out gorgeous; perhaps the only redeeming factor of our inclement weather. in preparation for the rainy season, i made a to-do list at the…