Life

  • The Art in an Errand Day

    The Art in an Errand Day

    I mentioned briefly looking for apartments; this was one of those early “days off” touring places. I wasn’t thrilled to be up at 6:00 for a 6:25 bus and a 7:10 train into Boston. I wasn’t thrilled about the heat or the MBTA/Uber marathon ahead of me. But I was excited to drift through Lynn…

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  • Currents I’ve Been Caught In – July 2026

    July, July…how you’ve flown by. This was probably the most life-pivoting July I’ve experienced thus far, new chapter manuscripts piling into my hands. Take a breather with me and look at some currents from July. North Shore Massachusetts I planned the first overnight family trip for July 4th; I didn’t plan on returning the next…

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  • Currents I’ve Been Caught In – June 2026

    Happy birthday month to me! Going into 33 was an interesting juxtaposition to say the least. With new experiences and uncertainty sit a sense of nostalgia and familiarity. Peace and panic quietly coexist under my skin. I missed let’s month, so let’s answer the montly question here: what’s got me hooked this month? An Ignored…

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  • 33: Reflection & Awakening

    Today is day one of my 33rd year around the sun, and it’s a chill one after my early birthday first visit to Salem with my friend a couple days ago. Day five of my six-day birthday staycation/my actual birthday comes to you from Caf Bar’s beautiful big window. A giant chocolate chip cookie treat…

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  • Tea, Lighting, and Music: Building Atmosphere Instead of Going Out

    I don’t mind going out and socializing; I love finding new music or dancing to classics. Meeting new people is fun, too (when my social anxiety lets me approach). Since my move to New England, though, I find myself happy with my own company like I was as a kid. It’s peaceful being alone especially…

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