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I Had No Idea This Was Here: Discovering Eric Pape’s Fantasy World at Hammond Castle
There is a literal medieval castle located in Gloucester, MA. How have I never heard of this place? I also just discovered the amazing fantasy illustrations of Eric Pape. The castle had a special exhibition of his artwork and so lucky me got to experience both. It’s hard to imagine someone actually living there. Like,…
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The Best Kind of Weekend Detour: An Indie Bookshop Crawl
I have a total confession to make: I am obsessed with indie bookshops. But I’m a very specific kind of bookshop nerd. You know those shops where books are literally bursting out of every corner and it feels like a magical hidden world? I love the vibe of them, but my brain usually goes into…
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Today’s Favorite Quote
“I recognized your foul stench” ~ Princess Leia, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope Currently rewatching Star Wars with the kiddo and it’s kind of like watching it for the very first time. I was cracking up when Princess Leia says this line to Grand Moff Tarkin right before he gives the order…
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2026 Reading List
Tracking a list of books I’ve read starting in January 2026 to December 2026.
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Subway Delays…
because of signal issues. Why is it always some sort of signal issue on the Orange line? I saw the estimated time go from 15 minutes to a flashing message stating the train was stopped. The platform was getting super packed and I was pretty sure that if the train pulled in, I probably wasn’t…
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To use a space saver…
or not? What happens after the 48 hour time limit for space saver use in Boston? Do you keep using it? I would but a few years ago someone actually moved my space saver. The disrespect. Anyhow, space saving gives me too much anxiety and so I’d rather just go without a car for the…
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How It Started…
and how it’s been going. At the time, I thought I did a great job. Little did I realize it was only just the beginning.
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Art Process: Whitespotted Filefish
I am now using the Adobe Premiere mobile app to create these process videos instead of Tiktok now that it’s no longer what it once was 🙁 Anyhow, this latest fish drawing was a challenge but I was yet again amazed at the outcome.
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New Comic! ICE Melt
In the wise words of Mama Lee, “Melt the ICE!” after you’re done shoveling. Read more about there comic.
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The Return of Snow…
it has been awhile since we’ve gotten substantial snow. I haven’t had to wear my Sorel snow boots for the past few years. It was with deep resignation and acceptance when I saw all the snow in front of me that would have to be cleared. I played some Taylor Swift and just got to…