The power is supposed to be shut off overnight for maintenance. As soon as I got home from dance class, I set to work in hopes of finishing my chores before the lights go out. I’ve been more productive in the last 90 minutes then I have been the last two days. There’s just something about a non-negotiable deadline…

A good book shopping trip is a balm to a wearying day.

Found an old photo of me on the one day I worked as a clown. I was about 10, and chosen because of my height. I remember being terrible at it, even after several afternoons of rehearsals. Things that were cool? The pom pom’s on my sneakers and fingerless gloves.