Yesterday’s #1000WordsOfSummer reading: many stories in Angela Carter’s THE BLOODY CHAMBER. So good. π
Google Keep is my notetaking app of choice, which makes me a bit of a rarity, but if you use it and would like it to be more helpful or if you’re curious about what it can do, this Computer World article is a huge help.
If you’re looking for a writing community, check out Jami Attenberg’s #1000WordsOfSummer. I’m prioritizing reading. Today: Kelly Link’s Intro to The Bloody Chamber, the first essay in remembered rapture, and the preface to Slouching towards Bethlehem.
Today’s outfit: LGBTQ Center of Durham Rainbow Bull Shirt, popsicle shorts from Torrid.
If you enjoyed the Chapel/Ortegas dynamic in this week’s SNW, there are [21 works tagged with their relationship] (https://archiveofourown.org/tags/Christine%20Chapel%2As%2AErica%20Ortegas/works) at AO3, mostly from a prolific author with the delightful username Lesbi_enterprise. ππ»πΊ
“It appears that hijinks are the most logical course of action.” Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, 1x05, “Spock Amok” ππ»πΊπ¬
It’s hot out. I’m tired. I had a call with my doctor this morning. She’s giving me gabapentin for pain. I’m so glad because 900mg magnesium orally + 400mg transdermally + 3000mg bromelain + 50mg CBD oil hasn’t made a dent in it. My kid lost his 1st tooth & didn’t even notice.
Current phone screen. (Yesterday, W to me: “Look at all these old pictures of Jennifer Connelly.” Me: “Oh yeah, I had those saved on my computer in the 90s.” Yes. Those.)
Gonna start doing outfit of the day posts as often as I feel like it. The shirt says “What’s more punk than the public library?” You can buy one from the Mt. Pleasant Library Friends Hat tip to Austin Kleon for making me aware of it.