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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…
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sketchbook 2026
I finally cracked open the sketchbook I’d gotten months and months ago. That first page is always hard. Thanks to an epic snow day and the kiddo wanting to make art together, I found the inspiration to play. Follow along as I fill out the pages. fish from the market in colored pencils