The Anniversary of Michael Brown’s Death

(Why am I naming days?) 08/09/15, Day 14,340 (Mercena Day 359): The Anniversary of Michael Brown’s Death Yesterday was a beautiful day. I spent the morning with my family, then travelled into the city to host Flux Sunday, then walked through a bustling and sun-drenched Washington Square Park on my way back home to Mercena’s bedtime.Continue reading “The Anniversary of Michael Brown’s Death”

The Painted Ponies Go Up and Down

(Why am I naming days?) 08/08/15, Day 14,339 (Mercena Day 358): The Painted Ponies Go Up and Down Blame Joni Mitchell, but there’s nothing quite like helping your daughter take her first carousel ride to put you in a time-drunk mood. Yesterday, the three of us went to Forest Park to ride the historic carousel andContinue reading “The Painted Ponies Go Up and Down”

From the Living Room to the Kitchen

(Why am I naming days?) 08/07/15, Day 14,338 (Mercena Day 357): From the Living Room to the Kitchen I am giving myself a swift kick or two for falling behind again on my daily journal at a time when so much is changing for this beautiful creature as she hurtles toward her year birthday. YesterdayContinue reading “From the Living Room to the Kitchen”