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  • July 2026 Word: Novalunosis

    I cannot promise how, where or when these words were used, if ever. I simply find them delightful, and want to share. NOVALUNOSIS The state of relaxation and wonderment while gazing at the stars. It can be a very intense experience as well. When I’ve gone camping, and of course there is the mandatory 2am…

  • IWSG July 2026

    This month’s question is about what I would change in the publishing industry if I could. This is a whole can of rage bait that I am not going to open, because I’m stressed out enough as it is. So. Other writing things. Actually, as I re-read this, it’s more on the business accounting side…

  • Progress Report June 2026

    I have puttered about a great deal this month. I had my husband hide my iPad from me, which helped significantly with my YouTube addiction. Sort of. A little bit. It’s complicated. I’ve excavated the Shed of Craftiness. Not completely, mind you, but enough that I know the yarn is . . . Over there.…

  • Wednesday Word June 2026: Balter

    I cannot promise how, where or when these words were used, if ever. I simply find them delightful, and want to share. BALTER To dance gracelessly, without particular art or skill, but with enjoyment. Ah, “Balter.” I remember baltering. Elementary kids balter all the time. They could give a shit about who may be watching.…

  • June 2026 Wednesday Word: Tiffle

    I cannot promise how, where or when these words were used, if ever. I simply find them delightful, and want to share. TIFFLE To potter about aimlessly. I do not “tiffle.” They are “side quests” and they are very important. But sometimes one must “tiffle.” Sometimes I don’t have the brain power to focus at…

  • Mental Health Wednesday June 2026

    My son landed a summer internship, which is awesome. I would’ve loved an internship at his age. It’s only for June, Monday through Friday, but it’s a great opportunity. What does not please me about this situation is my brain. In part because I feel like I have to wait to work on other things,…