The usual

 
It's been too long since I posted.

- Today was a great day. Doris was off work, so we made plans; my birthday is in a few days. After staffing the Dems' farmer's market table at 7, Doris and I headed for Kopi Cafe where I haven't been since before COVID. A few blocks down is the legendary feminist bookstore Women and Children First. (Same as Kopi; I haven't been there since before COVID which seems crazy to me. I really haven't been there for almost 5 years???) There's a new, cute gift store near it. We got adult charades and a Kamala candle and tea, and books at the book store.

- And later today - improv show with Ann!

Other random gratitudes:

- Got something cool in the mail from Ms magazine. With print media (esp magazine formats) dying, this was extra cool. It was a guide to impactful gift-giving.

- Months ago, a Little Free Library near me was knocked down and its head removed. :( It's back!

- Pulled out an old cookbook (one of Isa's), made a dish that was new to me (an Asian rice dish), and loved it

- Last Saturday was great too. Postcards to Swing States - with Ann! Game night. Also with Ann. Then trip to Oak Brook for Scrabble date on Sunday. Where I met up with Ann. (Wow, there's a big theme here). Also wore my Harris Walz shirt to Oak Brook and got 2 compliments, and no negativity.

- Listening to an excellent audio book, a work of fiction taking place in North Korea. I am also reading a novel taking place in ancient Rome and it's a wonderful page-turner

- The fanfic writing has been absolutely flowing all week. Like I am so pumped and loving writing it.

- I also wrote down, a while ago, to add here "what Naomi asked me on Discord". I don't remember what this refers to. Other than Naomi is someone who leaves me positive fanfic comments on Discord.