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TRIGGER WARNING - 9/11 IMAGERY I'm not sure how a quarter century has gone by. A whole generation. I had a whole post planned for today, but I just don't have it in me. I have memories and sadness at the state of the country today, especially with the juxtaposition of the ridiculous RNC garbage… Continue reading 25

life · witching

Lean Persistence

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After a hot, dry summer we have one persistent morning glory blooming today. Usually that corner of the house is overflowing: the morning glories are generally a menace in late summer that take over the entire back garden and completely overwhelm poor Clem Clematis and our single, brave Salvia plant that never thrives in that… Continue reading Lean Persistence

life · Myths and Monsters · witching

Watering Spiders

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I can’t remember the last time it rained here. Not a sad three drip drizzle, but real, all day, soaking rain. It was sometime in July, and we’ve had a total in the past thirty days of 3.57 inches in my area. August is usually dry and brown as we transition into the harvest season,… Continue reading Watering Spiders

Unexpectedly Ranty, Oops
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Unexpectedly Ranty, Oops

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fAngus is tired of my bullshit. I finished the first draft of my next CCB book two days ago. As of the end of today I'm on vacation for a whole glorious week. No deadlines, no work, no obligations, just fun reading and naps in the hammock and no schedules. We won't be leaving our… Continue reading Unexpectedly Ranty, Oops

Up for Air
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Up for Air

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I spent some time at the cabin this week with Grandma and Sarah. We didn't melt, but it was close. I had just enough rest to feel motivated to work on unpacking and organizing the house more (yay, and sorry SK for the upcoming extra work fun assignments chores um, energy?), and I managed to… Continue reading Up for Air

Cancer BS · life

Six

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Yesterday was six years since my last day of radiation, which signaled the change from "active" treatment and the beginning of survivorship. A few events have happened since then. Surgery for port removal. Started Tamoxifen, which started all sorts of fun side effects. Started therapy (still in therapy). Adopted Minerva (yay!) Online dating adventures during… Continue reading Six

life · Writing

Miscellaneous Admin

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As a bit of domestic maintenance, did you know I also have a Substack? Today's post is: https://jessicasettergren.substack.com/p/book-2-is-coming. Join it if you're looking for an admittedly not always regularly scheduled newsletter focused on my author announcements and writing updates. Sunday is the Summer Solstice: if you celebrate, may your day be gentle and lovely and… Continue reading Miscellaneous Admin

life · Writing

A Little Bit of Magic

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We have a lone doe hanging around in the yard this spring and early summer, ignoring the dogs barking at her in favor of ALL the available weeds abundantly thriving in the yard. It's possible the lawn mower had a setback and the parts took a while to get here, so the yard was a… Continue reading A Little Bit of Magic

Crossed Another Rubicon. Not Sorry
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Crossed Another Rubicon. Not Sorry

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There's an invisible line in many middle-aged lives (not all, but enough to become meme/cozy murder mystery/joke worthy) where the excitement of leaving behind a busy work week to let off steam at a noisy bar or dance club with drinks and thumping bass is suddenly no longer appealing, and you realize rather jarringly that… Continue reading Crossed Another Rubicon. Not Sorry

Intermission: It’s Been a Weird Week
fAngus and Ragnar · life · Minerva

Intermission: It’s Been a Weird Week

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SK and I had a short week after the annual Sibling Derby Weekend. 2026 was at Black Bear Resort and Casino, a new venue for all of us because the sibs had tickets to a concert after the race: food was really good, rooms have all been redone and were lovely, bed was way too… Continue reading Intermission: It’s Been a Weird Week