Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why?

Both? I have anxiety and trauma in great amounts, so I think a lot about why I do things and what I could do to make things better for myself and my loved ones.

You get to build your perfect space for reading and writing. What’s it like?

My perfect reading and writing space is one of those giant plush massive three person wide chairs next to a large window, with a lap desk or tray desk for my laptop. Some sort of side table holding a lamp or a floor lamp for illumination and a sweet kitty snoozing at my side, I’d want a fan going and a nice blanket to snuggle under if I get cold.

Extra bonus points if there’s either milky tea or boba black milk tea, or a large zero sugar cream soda. That along with some of what I call “French Dinner”, which is basically a charcuterie board without the board, would be perfect.

How are you creative?

I am creative in many ways. Writing, drawing, crocheting, cooking, and in magickal practices. I’m sure there are other ways I am that I’ve forgotten.

List your top 5 grocery store items.

1. Cheese sticks, usually cheddar
2. Pasta
3. Spinach
4. Salsa
5. Almond milk

What cities do you want to visit?

Thee is such a long list. London, New York, Narragansett, Salem, Los Angeles, Denver, maybe New Orleans again. Definitely a few places in Europe and the Mediterranean. Mexico City, too, someday.



Tell us about your first day at something — school, work, as a parent, etc.

My first day sober was hell. It was the morning of my 21st birthday. I had flown the day before to Chicago with a bottle of Tullmore Dew in my checked baggage.

I had withdrawal symptoms for over a month, but I stayed sober. I’m selectively drinking these days. I have Rules, and usually just stick to Shirley Temples or cherry Coke Zero if I want a non-water beverage.

What skills or lessons have you learned recently?

Is learning I still can’t juggle well count as a skill learned??? I’m really trying.

What’s your favorite cartoon?

My favorite cartoon is actually an anime, and that is the original Sailor Moon!

I loved it as a kid; that and the show Xena: Warrior Princess.

I guess I’ve always been queer. Lol!

Do you ever see wild animals?

There are bunnies in the backyard, an owl in the tree behind the garage, and crows all around the neighborhood. Haven’t seen a deer except when at the write in parking lot in November.

What could you do less of?

I could do with less self-loathing, less anxiety, less PTSD.

Share five things you’re good at.

1. Crocheting
2. Making people laugh
3. Working retail
4. Balancing water bottles on my head
5. Hugs

Do you have a favorite place you have visited? Where is it?

Without hesitation, the Dalí Museum in Saint Pete, Florida.

What is one thing you would change about yourself?

If I could change one thing about myself, I’d be less fearful. Less anxiety and triggers for it would be wonderful.