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The few comments from the last entry – I appreciate the support, guys! I think my son is the only person in my off-line life who’s genuinely excited for me. It’s just kind of neither here nor there with most others. I’m not doing it for any kind of recognition – it’s definitely because I want to do it… But there’s a part of it that kind of sucks that my son is the only person I can really talk to about the particulars.

That being said – one of the greatest things about doing this is how I can show my son that if he wants to start something new later in life, it’s never going to be too late. Time is going to pass rather you make use of it or not. Providing that I don’t die too early lol – I will be 54 January 2028 when I graduate with the MFA… So I’ll be 54 having it or not having it, and I would rather have it. ❤️ And rather anything I pitch gets picked up or not, I am going to have developed a lot of material that I can leave to my son as well.

He’s a writer as well. This is his fourth year as a high school English teacher, and he doesn’t necessarily enjoy it (high school kids are challenging)– but he still loves his field of study. We’ve talked about collaborating on things and I think that would be a wonderful experience for both of us.

I spent far too many years wanting to escape it – I would really love spending the rest of my life enjoying and making amazing use of it. I’ve just gotta keep putting in the work, because I know my effort can make all the difference.


Although only breath
Words which I command
Are immortal
-Sappho

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Adain
18:28 Sep 09 2026

I think it is lovely when people are genuinely enthusiastic about a person's endeavours.

I know it can seem rare.

I like to think an artist would still paint a picture if he or she knew no one would see it, because they loved what was inside themselves more than the need for it to be seen.

Perhaps this is your painting waiting to be seen as it forms upon the canvas and draws the people around you into what you can already see.

Perhaps sometimes people just need time to catch up.

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CuRsEdToDaRkNeSs
21:54 Sep 09 2026

It all sounds so exciting! I love the new adventures you are having and I love hearing the excitement and joy you have towards it all! I imagine anything you and your son were to possibly create together would have to be amazing; you are both such intelligent people with a fun and creative side.

Even when I fail to comment (the Momby brain is strong with this one, and I get distracted and forget to comment sometimes) I am genuinely excited and so so happy for you. You are and will do great and wonderful things! :D

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I’m really looking forward to starting this graduate program in January. I really have no idea what I’m getting myself into as far as the level of study – but I’m up for the challenge. School is definitely a wild combination of stressing me the hell out and incredible fulfillment.

My puppy Bruno’s middle name is Quatro. In the little over seven weeks that I’ve had him, his biological clock says it’s time to wake up at 4 AM. EVERY. MORNING. 😂 I am running on empty, but I sure do love this little guy. He’s soft, and warm, and cuddly… And he loves me the most. ❤️😁

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This age is interesting. I know I’ve lived a great deal, but I feel so very young! In my 20s I am sure I thought being in my 50s would feel so old- and it doesn’t.

Never underestimate the power of hanging in there. Wouldn’t it be something of the best was yet to come?

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Joli
12:57 Sep 05 2026

Amen

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Adain
15:05 Sep 05 2026

Good luck with the graduate programme. I think learning, and new experiences are always exciting.

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MooniePie
16:58 Sep 05 2026

I am ao happy you're doing the graduate program! That's so exciting.

There are so many wonderful things to come. But, dammit, I'm tired of the long pauses that come inbetween! 😆

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