12,941 Days Alive
So I did a little writing tonight; not much, but I got words on the page.
Continue reading “Of Tea and Tension”Of Tea and Tension
Tag: Death
2020 Thus Far: Chaos and COVID
12,795 Days Alive
790th Post on PostmarkWonderland
638 Days Blogging in a Row
181 Days into 2020
91 Books to Read in 2020
35 Years + 1 Day Alive
20 Books Read So Far in 2020
1 Massive Headache
I think it’s time to get that eye exam rescheduled, COVID-19 be damned. I keep getting headaches for no discernable reason and that is usually my indicator to go to the gorram eye doctor.
Before COVID-19 hit in earnest, I had an appointment for March. But…then the world went further to hell in a handbasket and they cancelled on me (for safety reasons).
Continue reading “2020 Thus Far: Chaos and COVID”Spock Snuggles and Tea on Twitter
12,787 Days Alive
630 Days Posting
1 Virtual Tea Party
I accomplished everything I needed to this weekend. I ordered more filters for my air filter, got the first round of party supplies for the birthday party next weekend, and got a nap in.
Continue reading “Spock Snuggles and Tea on Twitter”Rainy Thursday
12,760 Days Alive
I can’t attend protests, but gods do I wish I could.
Continue reading “Rainy Thursday”Liver Failure and Love
12,752 Days Alive
1 Very Sick Spock
I have no spoons. I don’t know if Spock is going to live.
Take your meds, love your pets.
Samhain 2019
Mixed Bag of a Day
12,530 Days Alive
3 Crying Jags
2 Nat 20s
1 Really Rough Day
I’m having a hard time today. Some may find this understandable. Some may not.
Continue reading “Mixed Bag of a Day”Review: History of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra
History of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra
By Charles Fayette McGlashan
Available on: Amazon
Read as part of the Diversify Your Reading Challenge 2019.
Overview:
Blurb: A literal history of the Donner Party (1846-1847), the fates of the various peoples who perished, and the claims of cannibalism and murder. This book was written in 1880 and celebrated those that survived the ordeal.
Trigger Warnings:
Blood, Cannibalism, Death, Food, Gore, Gun Violence, Murder, Systemic Racism, Time Period Accurate Racism, Violence, Violent Imagery
Body Count: 42 of 90
Continue reading “Review: History of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra”Terribly, Terribly Tired Tuesday
12,366 Days Alive
7,720 Books to Read
1 Metaphoric Spoon Left
I’m still awake somehow. I got some sleep last night, but it feels like of no quality.
Splendid, Stormy Sunday
12,364 Days Alive
7,625 Books to Read
I kind of just… made it through the day by staying home (mostly) and crocheting.
Terrifically Caffeinated Terribly Tired This Tuesday
12,352 Days Alive
7,361 Books to Read
23 Days Streak on Duolingo
8 Cups of Coffee
7 Analog Books to Read
6 Hours with Contacts In
1 Tired Me
I am so worried about the endless fatigue lately. I had eight cups of coffee today and still nearly fell asleep standing up.
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For Love of Paint Fumes and Poetry
12,210 Days Alive
10 Years Ago
1 Favored Poem
I fell in love with the words of John Donne long before I ever giggled myself stupid, high on paint fumes, because of still-wet scenery and a crotchety groundskeeper that wouldn’t let us have the doors open on the black box theater.
Sleepless Saturday/Sunday Night
12,294 Days Alive
6,569 Books to Read
82 Days Since Daddy Died
5 Episodes, So Far, of Marie Kondo
2 Pairs of Glasses Worn Today
1 Round Trip to Savannah, Georgia
Today was such an interesting day. We drove up with Tink to Savannah to help her get her car. And now I’m sleepless.
