List three books that have had an impact on you. Why?

Three books that had an impact on me growing up were:

1. Grimm’s Fairy Tales: inspired my love of folklore

2. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: my first book I was taught to read

3. Clan of the Cave Bear: a book that could make reality a little less stressful when reading it.

Of Ravioli and Rest

13,856 Days Alive

Mellon made dinner this evening. Oven-baked raviolis with zucchini and marinara sauce. It was amazing.

Prompt Answer: Joy to My Life

Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.

Crocheting, snuggling my partner, and squishmallows.

13,853 Days Alive

The Crisis Hotline was less than helpful today. They hung up on me when I called. But I’m going to assume technical difficulties.

I’m still here. I’m taking my meds, reaching out to talk to people when I’m struggling.

That’s all I’ve got today.

Take your meds, folks.

What jobs have you had?

So many.

Like, in the twenty four years I’ve been working or volunteering, I’ve had more than a dozen jobs.

Some of my favorites were server, craft teacher, candy striper, theater tech, and a summer camp counselor.