Life, and some links

[kitewithfish]

I'm doing my semi-annual caffeine ditch this week, with the hopes of remaining mostly caffeine free for a good chunk of time.  My love of coffee is deep and old and abiding, so this is mandated by my stomach issues. But it is Hard to be without the ones you love, even when they are beverages that make your stomach upset, so, there's that.

Life update: The condo we were trying to purchase in July fell thru for reasons that I am entirely content with, but I am kind of still mad about having to spend so much time and effort and money getting to that point. Happily, we're in the process of buying another condo! But annoyances.

So, to be kind to myself but let you know a few things I think are awesome, I'm making a short list of things I support on Patreon that I think are just great.

Fansplaining is an awesome thinking podcast by Flourish Klink and Elizabeth Minkel, who go into themed discussions about topics and events in fandom. It's not news, it's a bit more thinkpiece-y, and they bring on expert guests to talk about elements of fan culture and events that have had big impacts on fandom. Their Patreon

.... So I started this post at like 8:30 am and have been called way from it  for hours, so I'm just going to post it as is. Sorry! 

 

 

 

Comments

[anneapocalypse]

I've had to give up my beloved coffee for certain periods of time because of stomach issues also, so I feel this pain. I wish you luck and hope it improves things!

[author_by_night]

I'm sorry your condo fell through!

And ooh, I may check out fansplaining. I miss fannish discourse.

[thenewbuzwuzz]

Yess, I like Fansplaining :)

[mab_browne]

I have two separate health issues which mean that I have one cup in the morning and that's it, that's my whack. Good luck with saying no to the coffee.