When we were in Ireland, I wrote something every day here with the intention of posting at the end of our time there. I liked how that turned out so how about I do a version of that this week? Why not!
Tuesday – 6 August
- VP Harris has chosen her running mate, Gov. Walz of Minnesota. I am already digging the joy and intention of this duo. I actually feel optimistic and hopeful. They don’t want to take away rights. They don’t want to take away education or jobs or hell, people. They want the best for all of us, not just some of us so I’m on board!
- Someone I’ve been internet friends for a couple of decades posted a picture of himself at Mar-a-Lago and I felt such a deep disappointment. He looked rather dashing in the photo and he didn’t caption the shot but he did mark his location. If he hadn’t done that, none would have been the wiser. But he made the point of telling us where the photo was taken. It’s almost enough for me to unfollow him but my long time regard for him still lingers. I did mute him though, so I won’t be seeing his posts, few and far between though they are.
- I’m really enjoying Ella Langley’s album, hungover. Her songs definitely tell a story and so far, the ones that have caught my ear are: “you look like you love me” (with Riley Green), “i blame the bar,” and “hungover.” I’m listening to the album right now and seriously, the songs are really good.
- I’m a bit annoyed by my lack of creativity with my writing. I keep going through my unfinished stories, thinking of how to finish them but coming up short. I was really hoping I would have written something between Novembers. Alas!
Wednesday – 7 August
- Today is Simon Kassianides’ birthday but I can’t say hey to him anymore because he’s restricted me (I think?) on IG and perhaps does not generally allow for DMs (understandable). Oh well. Still remembered it’s his birthday and put out well wishes into the universe to him. Best I can do nowadays…
- It was another triple digit day. I’m so tired of this weather! It just feels so draining. I will savor the sweater weather days when they finally fall upon us. When will those days fall upon us?
- I’m thinking of my friend Sam a lot these days. My friend Debbie posted on her FB today as it reminded her of how long she and Sam have been FB friends. It bemused me since I’ve been thinking about him. I’m caught between grateful for the long years of friendship and being angry and sad that he’s gone. It’s so unfair and I give the Fates the side-eye. I know it’s just a reminder of how short life is but it fills me with such melancholy…
- I just pre-ordered Calahan Skogman’s debut novel, Blue Graffiti (Signed Edition). I’ve been following him on the socials since his turn on Shadow and Bone and I’m very interested in his literary talent. I’m hoping his book is a good read. Let’s be impressed that I’m not ordering it off of Amazon. 😉 I don’t mind paying more for an autographed version. I wonder if he just signs his name or if he adds any little notes. I’ll find out next week!
Saturday – 10 August
- Here we are at the weekend! Glorious!
- Yesterday was the 40th day since Sam’s passing. Maybe that’s why I’ve been thinking of him. His son wrote on his FB yesterday and I almost cried while reading it…
- We finished Aftertaste the other night and I posted on my IG story about it, tagging Erik Thomson because of course. He liked my story and also replied to me! I am ever so easily thrilled, my gentle readers. If you get the chance to watch the show, give it a play. The episodes are short but well done and funny and aggravating at the same time.
- The Olympics are almost over. I’ve watched different events here and there but not as many as I would have liked. I saw hardly any of the gymnastics and only a couple swimming events and a bit of diving. I wonder how the games did in the ratings.
- I started writing one of my vignettes yesterday to try and spark some creativity on the story front. I must have been thinking a lot about it while trying to sleep because I woke this morning with a possible story. It feels like a twist on one of my previous stories. I haven’t written a word of it yet but it’s bubbling in the brain right now. Perhaps it will go somewhere.
- Our director of transportation retired so we had cake for him on Thursday. He worked for the district for 32 years. Wow! He’s actually going into another job with flexible hours and more/same pay. Good for him! I’m a little envious because at his age, I don’t know if I’ll have the same opportunity but I do want to retire than not. We shall see!
- I would really love for the weather to settle down into the 80s or even 70s. I’m tired of the triple digits. I want sweater weather!
- My signature stamp delivered this week! It’s my “work signature” so it’s only official-like for work. I had to order one for my administrator so I thought I’d get one for myself too, as I do sign stuff and it might go by faster with my own stamp. I like it!
- I responded to a Thread post yesterday that mentioned Hercules/Xena and it brought me back to my days of going to the conventions and watching the shows. Add the fact that we just watched a show that starred Erik Thomson and the nostalgia has lightly draped over me. I still look back on those times with such fondness. I made such wonderful memories.
Sunday – 11 August
I might be starting a new story so I’ll end this here. Second week of the school year down! Here’s to more days where I can get to my filing. 😛