I was feeling sad about my mom being readmitted to the hospital so I took a break from work and made a pillow cover. Blog post with details forthcoming.

I’m a great lover of Valentine’s Day as a time to express special affection for friends & family as well as romantic partners. Today is a hard Valentine’s Day. My mom is being readmitted to the hospital. Tell me about someone special to you & how you make sure they know it. 💞

My mom was discharged from the hospital tonight and will be doing the rest of her induction therapy outpatient. Thought you might like some good news tonight, world.

Started Octopath Traveler again tonight and it made me very happy. Last time I played was almost 2 years ago. 🎮

I think the union rep at this postdoc orientation is doing this presentation outside during the Santa Ana winds, which is a choice.

I am having a grumping it out day.

#StarTrek:The Next Generation Season 4 Episode 20 “Qpid” aired 04/22/91. 🖖🏻

Q: You would have me stand idly by as she leads you to your destruction?

PICARD: Yes!

Q: As you wish.

The Princess Bride was released on 09/25/1987.

🔖 Read How to Reclaim Normal Life Without Being ‘Done’.

I appreciate the acknowledgement here that inputs for risk calculation vary widely.

Got an email about my kid’s school moving to endemic risk management instead of pandemic and I get it but I do worry about those of us who are high risk, immunocompromised, or with kids under 5. I hope some guidance appears taking those groups into account.

The Teens Leading Change initiative at the LA Public Library is awesome. A great reminder that there are people committed to doing good work in the world and that teens can make the world a better place.