Aug 10, 2021The Sixth Joy. Books to Prisoners.Journal of Daily Joys I love books. Like, really, really, love books. I had about 200 before I moved, and I did my best to give away as much as I could, but I still ended up with which over 100 I simply could not part. Here in Seattle, there…4 min read4 min read
Aug 8, 2021The Fifth Joy. Nature in art, art in nature.Journal of Daily Joys I am ever in awe of the beautiful variety in different bodies of water. I live in Florida, where the ocean water is a clear turquoise, the sand is soft and silky, and the waves are gentle yet delightful. But I am from Seattle, where the…2 min read2 min read
Aug 7, 2021The fourth joy. Home.Today I woke up, looked out the window, and saw the Space Needle and South Lake Union. I exhaled a big breath of joy. I was home. I had not been home in over a year, and it is so wonderful to be here. I walked outside, and breathed in…2 min read2 min read
Aug 7, 2021The Third Joy: Sparkling FuchsiaI felt anxious most of today. I was flying home to see my friends and family, after not seeing them in an entire year. After not being on an airplane in almost two years — It was a big deal. …2 min read2 min read
Aug 3, 2021The Second Joy: Water in My EarsIt can be such an annoying feeling to have water in your ears, just swishing around and refusing to come all the way out, no matter how much you stick your finger or your towel in there trying to push it out. …2 min read2 min read
Aug 1, 2021The First JoyI was given the book, The Book of Delights by Ross Gay several months ago (2019). I Initially skimmed it and read a few pages, and thought, “How wonderful!” and then did not have time to read it more. Being in graduate school, and working part time and volunteering, gives…Joy5 min readJoy5 min read
May 15, 2020Finding Community Amidst a Crisis through Pike Place PerseveranceFinding Community Amidst a Crisis through Pike Place Perseverance I try to stay home as much as possible, for the sake of community health. Once a week, or so though, I like to get outside and go to a park to read and pick up groceries. I am incredibly fortunate…Pike Place Market7 min readPike Place Market7 min read
Apr 11, 2020A City Walk During COVID 19 ApocalypseA City Walk During COVID 19 Apocalypse She walks through the city, with her arms swaying at her sides; perhaps subconsciously creating a slight breeze for herself. …Covid 194 min readCovid 194 min read
Mar 31, 2020100 Books in 6 Months: The Afterwards by A.F. Harrold100 Books in 6 Months: The Afterwards by A.F. Harrold Illustrated by Emily Gravett Book #2Books3 min readBooks3 min read
Mar 31, 2020100 Books in 6 months: Gravity by Lynne Schmidt100 Books in 6 months: Gravity by Lynne Schmidt Book #1Books2 min readBooks2 min read
