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 📚

🔥🔥🔥

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.