I had coffee (well, I don't drink coffee so I had hot chocolate) with a colleague last week, and while we were awaiting or order she asked me if I ever write in the coffee shop we were in. I explained that I hadn't, but intend to one day. It's close to my home and has an atmosphere that I like. But it got me thinking that I haven't written at a shop since the pandemic; I write primarily at home. I've written a couple times on the airplane or in a hotel since 2020, but not at

“To be fully seen by somebody, then, and be loved anyhow—this is a human offering that can border on miraculous.” ― Elizabeth Gilbert

It's snowy here in Seattle much earlier than expected, so it was time to get cozy. I asked my mother for this sweatshirt earlier this year (thanks, Mom!) It was love at first sight. Simple + neutral + a writing-related pun. Also: is there such a thing as too much grey clothing in one's wardrobe? I hope not... Here's the link to purchase on Etsy (this is not a sponsored post; I just really like this sweatshirt).