Here’s what we’re discussing this week in the forums:

The reappearing ex

Anyone going on awesome dates?

Like many of you, I’ve been outraged since learning about the Supreme Court’s plan to overturn Roe V. Wade this summer, making abortion illegal in 26 states. The Republicans have also made clear that a federal abortion ban is not off the table should they win power in congress. Every person capable of getting pregnant deserves autonomy over their body and the agency to decide whether and when to have a baby and to become a parent. Every person with a uterus deserves basic healthcare – access to lifesaving treatments – without the threat of criminalization. Any person impregnated as a result of rape must have full control of any choice related to that pregnancy. If you’re as outraged as I am that any of this is even debatable, please consider raising your voice at the women’s march on Saturday the 14th.
(Find a rally near you.). And here are a list of places to donate to in support of abortion access.

Here’s what we’re discussing this week in the forums:

Family drama and dealing with my husband’s creepy cousin

Anyone going on awesome dates?

Happy Spring and spring holidays to everyone observing. The kids are on Spring Break for 10 days starting today, and we’re heading to Missouri on Sunday to visit my folks. Yesterday it got up to 81 degrees here in NYC, and it’s been so nice to shed and shake off the last lingering winter doldrums.

You may have heard about the subway shooting in Brooklyn on Tuesday. It happened about three miles from us, on one of our regular subway lines, at a station we occasionally pass through. Fortunately, we weren’t affected beyond feeling a little shaken up. I hope anyone who was more directly affected is feeling ok and getting whatever support might help.

I’ve been enjoying my break from writing after the long writer’s block I’ve experienced since around the start of the pandemic, and I started a new project to get my creative juices flowing. I’m creating little patterns and prints – one a day for 100 days. You can follow along on my Instagram, where I’ll be posting favorites every ten days or so.

Anyway, just wanted to say “hi” and hope everyone’s doing well. Are you doing anything to celebrate the spring holidays or anything special over the next few weeks?