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Start flossing today (go do it right now, and use mouthwash if possible.) Getting teeth fixed in the US is expensive and unpleasant.

That's a fair trade.

I often find myself saying "Good advice!" because of the line "Do not touch Willie... Good advice!"

Funny how the phrase "take me to your leader" conveys precisely the same meaning but vastly different connotations to the phrase "I demand to speak to the manager"

So even cooler now. Nice.

I moved from coffee to tea because my blood pressure is too high.

Pluses: teas come in a variety of delightful flavors, and it makes every morning a little bit more fun

Minuses: less caffeine

Really excited for this one. Let's hope it holds up! Fist my bump!

What a time to be alive. At least it's also going to be unbearably hot this summer.

Just finished Citizen Sleeper, and let me tell you: if you haven't played it yet, go for it. 10/10 story. Not much to speak of by way of gameplay, but if you enjoy a well crafted story of humanity overcoming adversity caused by capitalism, this won't steer you wrong.

10/10 recommendation. Thank you!

This happens to me constantly, and the new scene is rarely better than the OG

A fluffy cat with a white tummy and face, and a pink nose, lying on her side having a lovely afternoon.

What a rotten week. On the plus side, our cat has been extra sweet. Always a plus.

Got through the first round of edits on this new middle grade project. Always nice when my work isn't unbearable to read.

"Essential reading."

Oh my heart. Thank you John Yu Branscum for taking the time to read SILK & SINEW and write such a stunning review-- for sharing these stories and my writing with your fabulous students. What shining souls they are. It was a delight to be invited to spend time with them!

Just walked a 2.5 mile loop in about 40ish minutes. First time I walked this loop, it took me well over an hour and I was totally whipped. Today, this walk has me feeling pretty refreshed.

Fitness is different in your 40's, but I think I like it.

Oooh this does look right up my alley!

When I'm doing the first draft, absolutely. I like to match energy with what I'm writing, or something like a movie soundtrack.

With editing, it's hit or miss. Sometimes it's helpful, sometimes not.

Update: I played some Alien: Dark Descent instead. Killed a queen alien and researched the anti-acid gel. So a wash writing-wise, but still a victory of sorts.

Trying to spin up the energy to start more edits on my latest writing project. I'm enjoying the process, I'm just super low on energy.

A fluffy cat leans over the edge of a cat tower, watching over someone's shoulder as they work at a desk.

She likes to pretend she hates attention, but ignore her for ten minutes and it's...

Finally got around to watching Top Gun Maverick. It was alright. Disappointed there was no "Maverick watches the new guys sing 'You've lost that lovin feelin' and realizes what a dork he was" moment.

Some of the best Warhammer players in the world are boycotting a championship in the U.S. over our embrace of fascism. One Belgian player cited specifically legal actions against trans people as one reason he will not participate.

Nice to see.

Hope to see you there!

Register:
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A fluffy cat with a white tummy is lying on her side on a couch, stretching hard over the edge of the couch.

She's having a rough one.

I finished the first draft of a 55k word project on Friday. Definitely needs work but it's definitely a good feeling.

Got visited again today. Always a delight.

A Daughter of Fair Verona, by Christina Todd A review of "A Daughter of Fair Verona" by Christina Todd, a reimagining of Romeo & Juliet where R&J survive the play and have a family together. Their daughter Rosaline gets involved in a murder mystery, as well as romantic entanglements around Verona.

A review of A Daughter of Fair Verona, by Christina Todd, a delightful tribute to Shakespeare (among other things).

A fluffy cat lying on her side, belly in the air.

I've been told we post cats on Saturdays.

I’ve interviewed a lot of victims stayed in an abusive relationship because they worried their loved ones would judge them for not leaving sooner. They needed support and they knew they would get ridicule instead.

And that’s something I’m thinking about a lot in this political environment.

Three stacks of books on a wooden tabletop. A fluffy cat is rubbing her face on one of the stacks. She looks mildly annoyed.

Tesla is taste-testing our library booksale haul. I also got a "Virginia is for Readers" t-shirt. Very nice distraction from the chaos