Notes: Pre-Surgery Labs Complete and Women in Literature

February 7 2025

Pre-surgery labs and EKG done. Right heart catheter happening next Wednesday to confirm, or not, what the heck is happening with my body. It’s trying to kill me lately. On a different note, check out the cool book my 19 year old, Gigi, picked up.

I’m enjoying this Women in Literature class. Roxana is our first of 8 books. It’s an intense class, 400 level, and a capstone class. Whew! Just turned in my first annotation.

2024 Team TLC Ornament and Other Favorites

December 26 2024

My mom gets us a new Team TLC ornament every Christmas. I present the 2024 ornament. One of my favorites so far. And a few other of my fave ornaments.

Also, Van Morrison. Days Like This. That’s the current vibes.

 

Monday Night Poetry – Vibing With a Wonderful Community

December 24 2024

Monday Night Poetry last night. Two prompts. “What is the object of your hate?” And/or “Introduce yourself, tell us who you are”

Plus a white elephant gift exchange. I’m grateful to have this wonderful community to vibe with. 🖤🖤🖤 As @sidewayseightprojects put it, “We had a wonderfully festive gathering filled with great poetry, holiday beverages, white elephant gifts and community building.” – Jesse

Thank you Jesse James Ziegler for the beautiful, heartfelt Christmas letter. I appreciate you and all that you do for the poetry and art community. You are simply amazing. 💖💖💖

Bring on the Queer and Bisexual Content

December 21 2024

About a month ago I installed the HER app. Now my social media feeds are filled with queer and bi content, and it’s glorious. Where has this content been all my social media life? 😂❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥😂

Time to Socialize With Amazing Friends – Anthony Postman

December 18 2024

I’ve had to put off nearly all socializing during fall semester. Now that we’re on break, I finally got to meet up with my sweet friend, Anthony. Thanks for sharing dessert with me, for the laughs, for the raging, for your vulnerability after reading my election rage writings. You are one of the sweetest, most empathetic humans I have the pleasure of knowing. Plus, I get to call you my friend. I cannot wait for your album to debut next summer! Love you! 🖤✊🏻🖤

Fall 2024 Semester Officially Over – I Did It

December 16 2024

I did it! Fall 2024 semester is officially over for me. I took my last final this afternoon and soon I shall celebrate with champagne. I don’t have final grades yet, but it’s looking like I’ll have all As. I am deeply relieved to be done, and ready to relax a bit.

This completely kicked my ass y’all. I had a sucky schedule, having to drive to UNR every damn day. My neurodivergence and personality require more down time than that. Next semester will be much better as I’m only there two days a week. I’m looking forward to the much better schedule and awesome classes.

Also, UNR can take their parking situation and the fees charged and shove them. If they are going to charge to park, they should wrap it into the tuition. Completely ridiculous.