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PROGRAMMING NOTE from the Author and Archivist


So obviously I just stopped blogging on this platform. I'll get back to it eventually. Or not. I'm taking a break from all social media. It seemed necessary for my mental health.

The last few years have been busy and … challenging:

- 2015 Happened.
- 2016 Let's call it The Lost Year. (Obviously words failed me.)
- 2017 about broke me. Literally. Mentally.
- 2018 was ridiculous, proving 2017 was just a warm up. (Good thing I was already broken so it couldn't hurt as much.#2018TrashCanFire I thought things were going okay, but maybe not?)

- 2019 was such a blur. I know there were highlights, but then stuff happened and carried into the next year...

- And then in March#2020 really took a turn. Who can even categorize 2020? Do we dare?


I kinda want a do-over of some of the last few years. But life doesn’t work that way.


So for now, I'm hunkering down. Regrouping. Trying to stay safe and sort some stuff out.


Stay safe everyone. Stay well.

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Monday, January 12, 2009

Grateful List 1/9-1/12

I was grateful for many things over the weekend.

Firstly, I was so grateful that there were copious amounts of hot water when I took my showers. You see, it’s not a given that I’m actually going to have hot water every day. Sometimes it’s a very nasty surprise, but boy, does it wake you up fast when that water is icy cold.

I was also grateful that I got to sleep in this undisturbed weekend. My “rock star” neighbor was away and I didn’t have to listen to his electric guitar and bass at all! Sadly, I think the college kids start school again this week, which means he’ll be back serenading the building again soon.

It was equally as wonderful to be able to sleep in and not have to spend all day in the library, and then have to commute home during the icy snow storm. I was able to enjoy my free nights and weekends calling plan to catch up with friends and family whilst I cooked and baked all snug in my apartment while the snow flew.

Finally, once again, I am grateful to PBS. Last summer I missed the opportunity to see Kevin Kline and Jennifer Garner perform in
Cyrano de Bergerac on Broadway. This weekend, it was televised as part of the Great Performances series on PBS. Thanks Public Broadcasting, thanks.

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