Austen Weathersby

Wrote and deleted three paragraphs about the despair I’m feeling about everything going on in the world because 1) the people who get it don’t need a reminder, 2) the people who don’t get it will continue to prioritize their own comfort and ignorance no matter how I phrase my own thoughts, and 3) hopelessness may be valid but it doesn’t make things better for anybody.  To be honest I’m not feeling up to writing today, and I know barely anyone reads this anyway. But a streak is a streak, and my (admittedly) undiagnosed but highly suspected compulsive nature sends me into a state of panic at the thought of not posting at all. So, a list it is. A List of Good Things: 1) My sibling watching DWTS with me  DWTS continues to test me and while this year has felt way less fun than previous seasons for a multitude of reasons, my sibling is invested and I’m enjoying their takes every week.  2) Reading I’ve done well on my reading goals this year and have visited quite a few librarie...