Too much ambient light for us to see aurora
Too much ambient light for us to see aurora, and too tired to drive anywhere for it, alas. I will just have to be envious.
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Too much ambient light for us to see aurora, and too tired to drive anywhere for it, alas. I will just have to be envious.
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Kevin’s first egg hopper. He can make all our hoppers from now on — this was perfect.
Kevin’s first egg hopper Read More »
Yesterday’s hosting of the OPALGA+ monthly potluck went well (aside from some mishaps with Instacart ice delivery which I’m still kind of annoyed about, but putting it aside, putting it aside…) They’ve been trying to encourage more young folks to come, which I’m all in favor of, and there were a few recipients of their
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School board meeting was another short one today, only two and a quarter hours. End of the year, everyone is tired and therefore more efficient or at least full of fewer questions. Harried day overall, with a doctor’s appt. jammed in with a bunch of other urgent & backlogged tasks. Blood draw was the most
And then next week, summer writing starts. Read More »
Kavi made the mistake of asking me to clarify something re her homework and the ethics of dropping the bomb during WWII, and she MAY have gotten a much longer response than she expected. She said something about American military vs. Japanese civilians and aren’t governments supposed to take care of their own people, and
You KNOW I couldn’t just let that go unchallenged… Read More »
Had a nice meal at Pleasant Home last night — the Oak Park Arts Council had their annual dinner — 50th anniversary this year. They’ve been giving grants to the SLF for a few years now; it’s lovely to live in a community that loves and supports the arts.
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Quick note that I’m starting to replace some of the rugs in the house that were damaged during the last months of our dog Ellie’s life — cleaning can only do so much, and they just had to go. Slightly gross note, sorry, but bodily fluids are an inevitable part of this mortal coil, alas.
GORGEOUS rug for the front room Read More »
Morning crafting with my niece; Savreen and I made boats! (Gian made waffles, also important.)
Kweli24 book room, and the books I bought….
Kweli24 book room, and the books I bought…. Read More »
This was a great panel — really nice hearing an author and agent having a frank and open conversation about the process of working together (and going out on submission). (And yes, I bought her book!) Collaborations | Agent & Mid Career Author “From providing thoughtful feedback on drafts, to serving as a steady presence
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