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The past few weeks have been a whirlwind. While still grieving Ashes, I took on some major home projects (electrical, structural, aesthetic and financial!), launched KC Zine Con’s virtual zine fest applications, and somehow still found time to garden… all while a pandemic still surges and spreads, with no real leadership, or social safety net, or end in sight. Honestly, I’m surprised I’m not more overwhelmed. But through it all, there’s been the delicious stability of my weekly CSA bag to enjoy. There’s been plenty of old favorites like bok choy and new (not-quite-yet) favorites like kale (which I’m starting to embrace! It isn’t just for smoothies anymore!) And just as […]

Step into my garden, baby! ♬♪ Welcome to my 2020 Garden, in all its messy, rambling and unexpected glory. Truth be told, I didn’t think I would get to garden at all this year. Zine Con planning really ramps up during the summer, and I knew that putting together this year’s festival would be especially taxing: we need to find a new home for the event on a shoestring budget, which not only means scouting venues, but also drafting brand new table maps and seeking out additional sponsors to help cover venue costs. Keeping plants hearty and healthy through it all seemed like just one more commitment to add to an […]