“My descendants reading this a century from now, I wonder — is the Besquille still danced on the island in 1984? If not, Touperdu has become a sadder, if less wicked place. Read, my sons, and envy your ancestors.“

Recently, I discovered AI generated images. I think every now and then, on Thursdays, I’ll share an image I’ve created, inspired by my novel All Is Lost.

Herewith — The Besquille, an island dance that involves a lot of stomping, whistling, and accordion music.

The Besquille consists of five rounds. Only the first three are done in polite company.