Rebecca

Reasons I didn't change my last name when marrying:

1. I am not my husband's property.
2. I'm lazy, was already planning a wedding and was not adding paperwork to the list.

Not a reason I didn't change my last name:

1. Avoiding republican manipulation, xenophobia and sexism.

And yet here we are.

New Year's resolution is to read 25 minutes a night. I got in a lot more than just that in January, with the following books read:

- The Witcher: The Tower of the Swallow
- Blood of Hercules
- Lore of the Wilds
- A Court of Thorns and Roses
- The Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood

Loki (bottom) has adjusted well to our kitten Hela (top).

Cats and books for me here.

When it's snowing out and your kitty just wants to snuggle and sleep in your lap and under your shawl.

It doesn't feel like 2025 to me. Am I the only one? It just feels like the 13th month of 2024.

I love posts that ask "What books should I give my kid?" But for me, it's pretty simple: I just look for the newest list of banned books and pick from those.

My 9yo just got her hands on our copy of the Nemona graphic novel and couldn't put it down.

It really is nicer here, we talk about books and share lovely pictures and spread happier thoughts.

A sleepy kitten belly to cleanse your feed.

I know it's such a minor thing to be annoyed about given the state of things in our country, but it's nearly Thanksgiving and my flannels are still sitting untouched in my closet. I could really use some cozy weather right now!

If you're struggling against writer's block, just start writing. It doesn't have to be something you want to include or keep. It could be two characters talking. Describe the room they're in. Have them give chase, or run away. Let your characters or scenery evolve without commitment.

Parable of the Sower is great if you need to ugly cry a few times...