Attending live events is my thing. It's one of the reasons I continue to live in an expensive city in a small yard-less one-bedroom apartment with my partner. I need access to concerts, lectures, book readings, theater. A LOT of access. The pandemic has brought an end to live events for the foreseeable future, which... Continue Reading →
World’s End
Because of the global pandemic, I was not able to go on vacation for my birthday this year. But my partner and I did go on a brief jaunt to a park we hadn't been to, the aptly named World's End. Aptly named because I feel like I have been on a journey to the... Continue Reading →
Netflix Party
The birthday list is slow-going between the global pandemic and other stressors. With less than a week to go before my birthday, I've finished about half the list. Since the pandemic began, my birthday list experiences have basically been whittled down to either attending virtual events or visiting new outdoor spots. I hosted (and attended)... Continue Reading →
Discovering a Local Pond
Like many people, I have spent a sizable chunk of my adult life thinking about, making plans for, and anticipating my next vacation. And then fully reveling in that vacation. At the moment, the health of my family and friends, neighbors, and strangers (and, of course, my own) is at the forefront of my mind... Continue Reading →
A Step Up from Superpretzels
Backstory: I grew up microwaving Superpretzel soft pretzels for a snack. I haven't eaten them much as an adult, but once in a while I will get a hankering and bring some home. And if I need a little something at a concert or sporting event, I will often buy a soft pretzel. So, the... Continue Reading →
