I have a lot swirling around in my head and my heart and my soul; the terrible events happening here are taking center stage in my consciousness, naturally.
But I did make it to Michigan. It’s lovely with all the winter fairy-ness, and my apartment is wonderful.
The cats especially love it; in the space of an afternoon/evening, the wildlife cam I used to get some cat cameos actually snapped 231 photos of my devilish duo playing and running around (nope, I’m not exaggerating!).
It may take me a while to get back into the habit of blog reading, although I did miss keeping up with all your adventures, for sure!
At the same time, it was (and still is) really hard to return to the digital realm after, what, two months away from the screen? Sigh.
Anyway, I’m still just getting organized and trying to get some sort of writing/blogging/job-hunting schedule put together around my day job hours.
I was going through my WP Reader, and I didn’t see any posts from the Evil Squirrel’s Nest? I tried to go to the site address directly, and it says it might not be up anymore? Anyone have any updates?
Who else’s blog(s) might have been 86ed?
How are you all faring out there, in the digiverse and in other…dimensions?
I did manage to get my second master’s in professional science (wildlife conservation & advocacy) and I’m taking some more certification courses and other schooling in things like organizational development and change.
And I’m trying to regain my fluency in Spanish, though French might be better depending on whether I manage to pull off emigrating to Canada. I’m also considering Mexico.
Fill me in on all your new news in the comments! I can’t wait to hear what you all have been up to!
Willow Croft 
Same old same old here, Kirsten. Nothing has changed. Still doing posts six days a week and working on the next book. was born in Michigan and wonder why you chose it as your next move.
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A few reasons: affordable apartments, never been to Michigan, one step closer to New England (or Canada), a blue-ish state…probably more than I’m remembering, but that’s a good start…
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Real close to Canada for sure.
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How’s the latest book coming?
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Draft finished. Doing the edts now.
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Nice!
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😊
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Don’t forget to share a few cat cameos!
I was just looking at an post on the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and my favorite thing was that some of the scientific studies used data from camera traps (e.g., jaguars photographed in South American forests).
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Congrats on the masters degrees.
Trying to keep from being shot by armed government jackbooted thugs for exercising my Constitutional rights. Or for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Hope your are staying warm in this weather 🥶
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Your life is like a movie!
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Ha, apparently so… *smiles*
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Glad you got to Michigan before the weather hit! I have a WIP that I’m toiling away on, sort of a hybrid YA/fantasy with lots of family drama.
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Hey, that’s interesting! Will keep a watch out for updates on your WIP!
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Wow that’s a whole bunch of education and self improvement. Good for you. 🤣😎🙃
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Good that things are working out for you. Well done with the apartment.
Gwen.
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Thanks! Hope things are well with you!
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YAY! You graduated! So glad you’re doing okay/the move went well. Super happy to hear the cats have adjusted so well. Maybe they sense you’re happier?
Also, I didn’t appreciate you were fluent en espanol ou francais. Muy/tres bien! lol
Still rooting for you to emigrate to Canada so I can both live vicariously through you/have an excuse to come visit! But if Mexico happens, there’s a chance we may go that route too. (Not very likely, but it’s always on our back burner of possibilities. lol)
Mostly, just so happy to see this update from you! Happy New Year!
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Hi! I hear you about going offline for a while. I’m recently back as well. Congrats on the school updates! And I’m pleased you and the cats like your apartment, as moving animals is stressful for everyone. When I hear our 3 kitties playing with toys, it makes me smile as means they’re happy 😀 All the best to you… From Canada! I may see you up here soon xo
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Charlee: “Not a lot new here except that I have asthma and have to use an inhaler! And by ‘use’ I mean Dada holds me and Mama puts a mask on my face and they make me breathe through a tube for a little while. At least I get a cookie afterwards.”Chaplin: “Aww man, I want a cookie too!”w
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Oh goodness…sorry to hear that, Charlee! That’s the first time I’ve heard of that happening to a feline. You are a good kitty, for sure!
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Good to see you’re back. I’ve missed you. Getting a cat-approved domicile is have the battle. Good luck. GG
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These are strange times, Willow, and I read a lot of blogs where people are wondering what’s ahead. It’s disorienting to say the least. My husband and I are considering Canada and Mexico too. Glad to hear that you’re settling in and the cats are keeping you entertained. Good luck in navigating this new reality. Hugs.
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