Just Checking In

Well, hi there, everyone. It’s hard to know where to begin, isn’t it? I’m just going to dive in, because I want to reach out, share some pictures, be distracting for a few minutes, and hopefully make some of you feel less alone. I am thinking of all of you, every one of you, and… Read more »

In Which the Author Knits a Winter Blanket

About a year ago, I finished knitting a blanket that was a gift for someone else and realized I missed its pieces piled up in my lap. I decided it was time to knit a blanket for myself :o). Wanting something cheerful for the cold, dark months, I chose this free pattern at Lion Brand……. Read more »

Teeny Books for Christmas

This December, I discovered the Etsy shop Ever After Miniatures, which offers DIY printable miniature books. You buy the templates, print them out, then cut, fold, and paste the sweetest little openable books, which have readable pages inside. This sort of project is made for me. Most evenings, I would work on a few. I… Read more »

Umbrella Serendipity

I walked home through a lovely, gentle rain, then propped my umbrella up in front of the couch to dry. Seeing a package waiting, I opened it eagerly, suspecting it was the paperback of Jane, Unlimited. Then I noticed something matchy! Some things, at least, are aligned in this universe.

Just sharing a few signs from today’s Women’s March in Cambridge, Massachusetts…

“If we’re going to vanquish Voldemort, we need more Hermiones” “Trans inclusive feminism always!” “The real shithole” “The future is intersectional” The glass ceiling won’t shatter itself; This is my resisting bitch face” “Make America respectable again” “It doesn’t need to be rape to ruin your life, and it doesn’t need to ruin your life… Read more »

On Writing Jane, Unlimited: Please Don’t Choose Your Own Adventure

Before I start, a couple of important things: There’s a documentary airing on Monday on PBS called Unrest, about MECFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). I hope you’ll watch it and pass the word on. Official blurb: “Jennifer Brea is working on her PhD at Harvard and about to marry the love of her life when… Read more »

In Which the Author Makes a Star

I found a pattern for a 20-sided star online (called a Moravian star).  While I printed it out, Kevin went through my wrapping paper collection and chose a really lovely one made of an old German map of Europe. I cut out twenty of these…. …to turn into twenty of these. At a certain point,… Read more »