so i sat in a plush red chair that had been waiting for me , a chair i literally sank into , easily the greatest sitting experience i had ever had . do n't worry if you ca n't get a hold of me , because- '' `` you 're in a black hole , '' he finished . keep to the trees , that 's what my ma used to say . '' people typical y see these as quick sand , swamp , iced over water , and so on . 