I know nothing about starting a community, okay? An influencer I am not. But I do spend an inordinate amount of time reflecting on what makes a community and how we help them flourish. Over the next three weeks, I'll be talking about some reflections I have on what I think is important when cultivating … Continue reading Making A Community: Thinking Small
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This Is Why I Should Read Shorter Books
I'll be honest, I spent all of this glorious day listening to books in a gentle breeze in my backyard. It was as wonderful as it sounds and so I'm playing hookie today. Back next week!
Ally Is A Verb
As Pride Month closes, I want to take one more minute to say that we see and love all of you. Something I've been chewing on lately is the difference between saying "all are welcome" and "I have made a place for you, specifically." I see the first one a lot. On social media you'll … Continue reading Ally Is A Verb
Dark & Stormy: Lounging in a Time of Cloud Cover
Terribly sorry that I missed a week, and that this post won't be satisfactory either. They really shouldn't put holidays on weekends, and uh...vacations, I guess. I mean who does that? So, bear with me, actual real content to return soon. For your amusement here is a list of things I've done recently: -Recreated dinosaurs … Continue reading Dark & Stormy: Lounging in a Time of Cloud Cover
Screw Beach Ready, I Want Sleep Ready
It's gorgeous outside for the first time in weeks, so this will not be a long post. As far as book three goes, it's inching along. I want to make sure I'm completely satisfied with the story I'm telling, and apparently I've gotten more persnickety, because it's taking forever. Yes. I know. I've had words … Continue reading Screw Beach Ready, I Want Sleep Ready
The Real Villain Is Patriarchy
This post contains spoilers for The Last Jedi and Avengers: Endgame. Please read on at your own risk. No, seriously, not only do I talk about things that happened in these movies, I also will be sharing thoughts that might either make you see things slightly differently and then you'll be sad like me, or you'll think … Continue reading The Real Villain Is Patriarchy
I Have A Rant, But I Took A Nap Instead
We came back late last night from attending to things for the funeral. It was a lovely service, with full military honors, a 21 gun salute, and a beautiful memorial service featuring his favorite scripture, so many testimonials of how PumPum touched the lives of his community, and great readings. But now I'm exhausted. Please … Continue reading I Have A Rant, But I Took A Nap Instead
All Stories End
My grandfathers had both passed before I was born, and my grandmothers lived 3000 miles away. I never had the experience of other children who had Sunday dinner with their meme and pepe, or spent weekends with them or anything like that. I love my grandmothers and enjoyed the time we spent together, but it … Continue reading All Stories End
Ate Too Much for Any Springing
I hope everyone is having a happy holiday weekend! I have eaten a chocolate bunny, participated in an Easter egg hunt, had french toast, and gotten a temporary tattoo (of a unicorn!) so I feel that I have celebrated well. Today I'm sleeping off the sugar coma, editing, and enjoying the nice seasonable breeze in … Continue reading Ate Too Much for Any Springing
Please Just Tell Me What To Get You
Here in the US, spring has arrived! The trees are mating! Bugs are being born! Flowers are blooming! My wardrobe is very confused about the number of appropriate layers! All of that aside, it's also the start of the marathon of weddings, baby showers and other fetes. I love weddings and celebrating new humans and … Continue reading Please Just Tell Me What To Get You
The Summoner Sisters 