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This is the first day in a long, long time when I’ve had absolutely nothing scheduled, and nothing I *have* to do today. I could, in theory, just go back to sleep for the whole day. What??? I’m not going to do that, of course, I already have a long list of things I *want* […]

I feel a little goofy that I just spent almost $200 on candles, just for general household use over the next few months. On the other hand, winter is coming. (Link in comments to the brand I currently like.)

I was getting ready to host the SLF’s Deep Dish reading last night, and thought I’d do my Middle-Earth Scarf and leggings combo, and then I remembered that I could make it even MORE geeky, because lo, these many years past, I bought myself a little hobbit door pendant at a convention. The inscription says:

Something there is that loves to laminate… Wonderland bookmarks continue. A peaceful hour laminating and trimming, while watching Wallander (Swedish murder mystery show, on Britbox). Watching this show is a pretty good antidote to me feeling sorry for myself, because his life is SO SO awful. I mean, tortured detectives are traditionally a thing, but

Making Wonderland bookmarks — Alice-themed scrapbook paper for the backs, cut up Alice book for the fronts, hand-coloring the Tenniel illustrations, very peaceful to do while watching British mysteries (Sherwood). Coming out well so far; it’s nice when your idea actually works. Next step, laminate for sturdiness. Might not have time to do that for

So this is exciting — we’re going to try offering the Wonderland treat box as an individual item, rather than only as part of the subscription. Lovely gift for yourself or your loved ones. Limited quantities, link in comments! ***** “Want to try Mary Anne’s subscription treat box without the monthly Patreon commitment? We’re offering

Recent stop at Taco Mucho, down in the Arts District. Love the decor, food was tasty and interesting.

Jed is visiting, and though I managed to mostly take the weekend off to spend with him, one end result of that is that an already stupid-busy week has gotten even busier. My life currently doesn’t really allow for weekends off. I had full work days every day this week, PLUS screenwriting class Tuesday evening,

Took Roshani out for a birthday lunch at our new ramen place on Marion, Kyuramen.Official — I didn’t realize they had these cute little booths. Also a hugely expanded menu from what they had initially — it’s going to take me a long time to work my way through all the options here. Luckily, they’re