In many ways, 2019 was a year of treading water for me. There were accomplishments, milestones, victories and losses but the revolution of the sun and of myself was mostly in an ability to stand my ground. In the personal, we lost my grandfather-in-law, the adopted grandparent who loved and guided us, who united my … Continue reading Reflecting on 2019 with 2020 Hindsight
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A Year In Reviews
Another year over. I had three goals this year. I was going to read more purposefully, finish my third book, and eat honey cake as often as possible. I'm at two of three, but I'm hoping there's a curve. Especially since I've really eaten so much honey cake. Sort of ironically, I didn't put health goals … Continue reading A Year In Reviews
Only Good Things Here Pt. 2
It's been a tough time. Here's what's getting me through these days. A Harry Potter Party I made Sorting Hat cupcakes! There was a Dementor shooting gallery, a Hogwarts cake and butterbeer! There were potions! Along with great company, which really was the best part. These Things Look at them! Reading I've read 55 books … Continue reading Only Good Things Here Pt. 2
An Excess of Moderation
As you may know from my *ahem* discreet, completely modest, not at all obsessive hints, another activity I engage in is moderating a genre fiction group on Goodreads. People have been saying nice things about the group lately, and I'm quite proud (discreetly and modestly, of course) of the community we're building, the books we're … Continue reading An Excess of Moderation
How to Date Your Audience
Online dating is a strange place. It's like in-person dating, except that we self-select info to share outside of our looks and infectious laughter, which used to be enough in the olden-times, and while you don't have any immediate risk of physical interaction, cyber stalking is strangely encouraged--I can't tell you the times I've popped … Continue reading How to Date Your Audience
The Summoner Sisters 