Wins
I’ve been painting again and that always feels like a huge win. Earlier this week my son introduced me to Taylor Morrison’s Instagram account and it’s great. He delivers honest, insightful art criticisms to professionals and emerging artists alike. I’m learning a lot from what the shares with his followers. Definitely give it a look.
Frustrations
Winter is coming and I hate it with my whole being. It’s such a tremendously stressful time, as I’m responsible for eight buildings successfully surviving the cold weather and snow. I hate it and my stress level is a 10 out of 10 for a good four months. I’m already dreading it.
Consuming
Today I finished reading Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder. At first, I thought, “This book isn’t meant for me.” It’s a commentary on the invisible, unspoken frustrations and injustices of modern motherhood. But actually, that’s exactly why I should read it. I’m married to the mother of my children; is she living with a quiet resentment that I’m unaware of? Am I the author of those feelings?
There’s some magical realism and humor here, but ultimately it asks, how do mothers expand their identities to encompass all that they are?
I’m listening to Oysters in my Pocket by Royel Otis, which had me at the opening line,
Oysters in the pocket / We’re saving for lunch
Their cover of “Linger” by The Cranberries is also very good.