I read these a long time ago, but remember the stories. He lived in the same town when I live. I went to some local sci-fi fair and he was there. He had no qualms about signing old copies of his books, so I have several signed copies. I was getting his signature on a new book (on the 90s) and he asked the title. I said Homecoming. He asked my up look at the book and it was Homegoing. I think he enjoyed people not really knowing the title.

In arguments with my wife, where I've felt backed into a corner, I've giggled. Couldn't help it. Couldn't stop it. That became another discussion, she was understanding.

Thanks for sharing ask these intimate details, your sister, you recent involvements. I think the clubs and socializing can be difficult, especially where you don't feel you fit in. If you can identify your interests and connect with people in some small group around that, it can help in more than just that activity and socializing. You can make connections, friends even, and find a little bit of a place in community. I look back at my life of trying to fit in, and difficulties with that, and still have. But I've noticed benefits in community where there is some commonality. My wife suggests another connection possibility, since I've become so interested in watercolor painting. I've been looking for some group or class to join others in painting. I think the conversation with your sister is good, and I probably need to do the same with my brother, but I'm not sure where to start.

Crappy word today

Dino socks. Dinos on the cuff, but on the inside so I can look at them whenever I want.

I hate it when they use obscure words that only crossword people know.

Think about how you learn and like doing things. Try to connect your art time to that. Like if you are visual, read a book or watch some art videos, the try some art. If your auditory try listening to some music while doing art. I agree with the tip to try a different medium. I'm only going at as my personal enjoyment, maybe to get things out of my head onto paper, so no professional. When I have an idea I've used my tablet to sketch that down, save it, and later take that idea into watercolor.

When they were building the station near us this was what they put on the sign until they opened.

No instructions!

It was difficult to figure out that this is a carboy. Maybe next time start farther out and zoom in to show the activity. The glare doesn't help, but I didn't think you can do much about that.

We have that same chicken next to our cooktop.

I have issues especially with cologne or perfume. It varies, too, sometimes worse than others. It's like I get a spritz of something nasty right up my nose.