Shelter in Place: Day 63

I needed a bit of a break yesterday. I've been thinking a lot recently about why I'm continuing to blog every day. It's been over two months now. The obvious answer, of course, is that this is my attempt to make meaning. And to perhaps provide some sort of meaning to others? Though that seems …

Shelter in Place: Day 62

Today I did absolutely nothing, and that is okay. All the best, LAF

Shelter in Place: Day 61

Hello All, Didn't sleep well last night. Woke up at 2:30ish. For a moment, looking out my window, I thought it was morning. The streetlamps are so bright. The fog had that tornado-yellow hue. But the birds weren't singing yet and my phone said it was 2:30. I sat for a while with my window …

Shelter in Place: Day 60

Well, well, well. Another dang milestone. Two months and counting. I'm doing okay today, folks. I got up. I drank some coffee. I played guitar. Scout's harness showed up! We gave it a little test run and it went solidly okay. We didn't quite make it outside. Someone was too scared (I'll let you guess …

Shelter in Place: Day 59

Day 59 and feeling fine. My new hit single. About to top the charts. What can I tell you about today? All these days last eternities now, have you noticed? And simultaneously they pass without demarcation. It's Friday I've heard. That's the word on the street. This morning I was frustrated. I read "Wise Blood" …

Shelter in Place: Day 58

Good Evening, Friends, It's me again. Today is Thursday, May 14th, 2020. First, a shout out to my sister for completing her master's program at Washington University in St. Louis! I'm so proud of you and excited for you. I know that the future is uncertain at this moment, but I know that you are …

Shelter in Place: Day 57

Hello, fellow Earthlings, For the past few days, I've been witness to that certain spring dance, interwoven rain and sunshine, the wind building temples of cloud over the Bay. I've been here so long that I can no longer remember if everywhere is this beautiful. Or if it is only that the simple things have …

Shelter in Place: Day 56

Hello Everyone, It's me again. 56 days in. Still writing a daily blogpost. I honestly did not think I would be able to keep this up for as long as I have. So, that's kind of nice. Today I did absolutely nothing. I virtually attended Anne Raeff's book publication party/ discussion. That was fantastic. It's …

Shelter in Place: Day 55

In less than 20 days I will be leaving Oakland. I don't know when if ever I will be coming back. It has been such an important and influential part of my life. I participated in my first reading here. I found a wonderful writing community. I learned how to be a barista. I saw …

Shelter in Place: Day 54

Hello Everyone, Today is Mother's Day. On this day, as on every day, I am reminded how grateful I am to have my mother. Not only as a source of encouragement, love, support and guidance, but also as a friend. My mom inspires me every day to become a better person. I've always been a …