Top Nine Presented in no particular order, though my favorite non-fiction this year was Dessa and my favorite novel was Ayobami Adebeyo’s. Charmed me in a way that I wasn’t expecting: Chemistry by Weike Wang…
Date Archives 2018
Day 159 of 200: I Made This (Holiday Edition)
First of all, you should know that a rabid squirrel died in my chest over night and I am doing my best to cough that sucker out. I should have realized I was getting sick…
Day 158 of 200: All I Do is Win at Dirty Santa
Sometimes I have zero regrets about missing a day. Yesterday was one such day. Mostly, because I realized I’m the only one who really cares. Also, it’s okay to give myself a break and recover…
Day 156 of 200: Recovering
I have not spoken a single word since 2:30 yesterday. I said goodbye to my Aunt Anna as I was getting into Ruby after Boxing Day Lunch. Aside: Anna said I inspired her to quit…
Day 153 of 200: Obviously the Best Gift Ever
Today is Sister #2’s birthday. Don’t cry for her too much about having a birthday over-shadowed by Christmas, because it is not. All of us have shitty birthdays. I’d say Sister #3’s January 3rd birthday…
Day 152 of 200: Reindeer Hat Sweatshop
Even though I have given up on cleaning, I’m holding tight to the idea that I will have thirteen totally adorable, handmade reindeer hats to adorn the heads of my family tomorrow. I don’t know…