Finding myself holding dear to my heart stories where people fight evil in community: Sailor Moon, Buffy Seasons 1-4 & 7.

I have scheduled a sleep study. I think I’m done for the day. I have been productive, right? (I’m also taking the kiddo to the pediatrician this afternoon.)

Bought a new domain and hosting package to have a spot to put random web projects, as one does.

Currently reading: Memento Mori: The Art of Contemplating Death to Live a Better Life by Joanna Ebenstein 📚

📚💬 “By learning to live with our fear of death, we also learn to live with our fear of that which we cannot control, to sit with the mystery at the heart of life and still appreciate, and with great joy, the life we have been given.” Joanna Ebenstein, Memento Mori: The Art of Contemplating Death to Live a Better Life

🔖 Read 10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won.

This is helpful.

It is November 7. I am wearing sandals.

🔖 Read Please publish more (on your website) by Colin Devroe.

Micro.blog is the best way I’ve found to do this. (Full disclosure: I contract for M.b sometimes.)

ThredUp: It’s sweater weather. Weather forecast: It’s going to be 79° F. Me: So like… Short-sleeved sweaters?

On November 9, 2016, I took my one month old baby to the New Parents Group at my doula’s office. Parents and babies sat together and unpacked and grieved election results. Today, I will go to work as a school librarian and hold children in the light.

Finished reading: Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 📚

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Finished reading: Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase 📚

The. Best. 🔥🔥🔥

The Cure might not be goth, but I am, and I’m excited about their new album.

Lukewarm take: Moominpappa is a terrible parent.

🍿 I have watched more Hallmark and Hallmark-style autumnal movies:

  • October Kiss
  • Haunted Wedding
  • You Cast a Spell on Me

The most fun thing with these is recognizing people who had recurring roles on shows you love.

💬📝 “The best writing is often done by persons who are snatching time from something else.” E. B. White

Finished reading: Captives of the Night by Loretta Chase 📚

So good. Loretta Chase knows the job. 🔥🔥🔥

I have voted. I have given to two giving circles aimed at moving state legislatures in the direction I want them to go. I am finding that even micro.blog is not doing great for my peace of mind in light of the US election. So I’m going to take a break from timelines.

That feeling when you’re cited in the book you’re reading to tell you how to do your job better.

Finished reading: The Truth About Him by M. O’Keefe 📚

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Finished reading: Everything I Left Unsaid by M. O’Keefe 📚

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Unglamorous voting selfie!

Finished reading: You Had Me at Happy Hour by Timothy Janovsky 📚

Of course Timothy Janovsky can write a book that has incredible mental illness & neurodiversity rep, is adorable, and scorches, all at the same time. A very hot 🔥🔥🔥🔥, almost 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.

🔖 Read Spinning your wheels by Annie Mueller.

This is a great read. Sometimes the only way out is through, and the only way through is patience, and that can feel really hard.

Fan Studies Network North America 2024 starts tomorrow. It’s one of my favorite conferences. Between work and parenting, I don’t know how much I’ll actually get to, but I hope I at least get to some of it!