I’m pretty sure my book is done but the final test print will not arrive before I have to leave for vacation. Since I’ve already posted some essays from it here on Micro.blog, I’m thinking I may give y’all first dibs on buying it, at a discount, with the understanding there might be things I missed.


Finished reading: The 24-Hour Wine Expert by Jancis Robinson — Wine is a big subject with a lot of details and this book tries to squeeze the most important ones into digestible sizes. While I learned some things I still feel a bit overwhelmed by it all. The solution is likely to drink more wine. 📚


Finally going to cross a task off my list I’ve had for a while…

Aligning my bookshop.org wishlist with my Epilogue want to read list with my Libby hold queue.


I don’t know why I’m so egregiously breaking my own rules today. Must be something in the air.

I’m sure I’ll return to my regular programing tomorrow.


While I do appreciate how cute the kids are pretending we live in normal times and this is just any old other election with their performative protest votes, some us are actually living in reality and trying to save what little democracy we still have.


I’m so grateful for the amazing, strong, smart, and wonderful women I have in my life. They make me a better human.

I’m also grateful for all of the strong and smart women here. I learn so much from you and need to follow even more.


The Judas.


Very much looking forward to Friday Fish Fry tonight.


Manhattan.


The citizens demand cat pictures and I comply…

Two Cats, one black and tan and another black and white witting on a kitchen counter