I’m preparing my Day of the Dead offerings to my husband. It’s remarkably comforting.

Despite getting ridiculous follows from obviously fake accounts purporting to be men looking for “quality” (wtaf) women, I will keep the word #widow in my profile. It’s an important part of who I am.

And now a restorative glass of wine at the Locust Point Bodega. I really do love where I live right now. I know how lucky I am.

The bad smell is finally starting to leave the harbor, and Dante helped me find the harbor connector landing. I haven’t been to this part of Baltimore in a while, and it has really changed!! Enjoy the Fall day!

Italian women saved Italy.

A cool evening libation here in the hellhole that is Baltimore.

Courtyard goals.
American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore

It’s getting closer. A breeze is picking up and storm clouds are gathering.

I’m at Fort McHenry, unironically watching the welcome film for the nth time. Neighborhood folks, maybe even ppl who lived in my house, fought and died here.
The country they fought for was and is deeply imperfect. But I still believe that an idea, an ideal, can be the unifying force of a nation.

At my favorite local monument to the defeat of Kings and our American determination to never submit to a king again, I am heartened by the number of people here who get it. #NoKings. @FortMcHenry National Monument.

Celebrating longevity at Captain Larry’s in Baltimore. Great way to celebrate a good guy and a great local bar. #IvarsIs60

I found my people there.

Represent #NIH. You saved my husband’s life until even you couldn’t anymore. You are a national treasure and have my deepest respect. From the parking attendants to nurses, doctors, researchers, and custodians, I will remember your talents, determination, and kindness until I die.

An evening (4pm!) water taxi ride for warm holiday libations. Charm city lives up to its name this time of year