Gillian F. Barnes
@gillianfbarnes
Writer of YA — Grounded fantasy, speculative YA fiction WIP: “Every You & Me” Hired 🔫 for freelance writing/strategy Leader of The 03833 Writers Roundtable Eater of everything sweet and savory #ContentStrategist #Reader #Writer ✍️ gillianfbarnes.com
Tonight my daughter came home and said, Something smells delicious!” And I said “Yes, that’s pork carnitas! Do you want some when it’s ready?” Her response, “No thanks, mom.” #PickyEater #ThisKidIsNuts #Parenting
Summer feels like it’s almost over, even though it’s barely August. I want to soak up every last second.
I painted a $2 unfinished birdhouse with my daughter this weekend. Between the sequins and rainbows, this is going to be the hottest perch in town! 🌈 🐦 ✨
Sometimes you just need good bread, brie, and soup. Now is that time for me.
To quote #BanditHeeler, “It's a bit bodgy,” but red pepper meat 🍕 is 😋
The fairy houses at Bedrock Gardens are so cool! I entered one of my own not knowing the competition would be so stiff. Just wow!!!!
Our #vacation is over, but the moments of rest and hilarity will remain.
“The Best We Could Do” by #ThiBui is excellent. It’s quiet, reflective writing and accomplished art make the history and personal memoir elements equally accessible. #GraphicNovel #AmReading
I miss you @crystalvicious.bsky.social 💔 I hope you got to join us in secret at #HighTea last weekend. I kept thinking how you would’ve loved it there, and how strange it was that you weren’t with us.
We went to #BonsaiBar tonight and the teacher complimented my earrings by saying “Give them me!” Then she saw my cover up and exclaimed “Just take off all your clothes!” She finished by asking “Do I want your bag, too? Yes, yes, I do.” I guess my #FitCheck was on 🔥 tonight.
Go to child’s birthday party, get abandoned by my own child while making her a 🌼 👑, wear it and own it while forcing @brentonbarnes.bsky.social to wear a small, felted party hat.
The #end of things. People love sushi and kimbap, but this is usually what I eat when I make dinner for my family.
The last 30s year starts on Monday. Wuff, what a #Monday, amiright? I guess it’s ok though, if I get to do this the weekend before.
In the grand tradition of #cliches, it’s the little things like finally finding time to hang up your thrifted hanging basket.
Finding small ways to think of you every day, @crystalvicious.bsky.social. That will never change.
Kids are HILARIOUS! Today’s portrait description: “That’s me, and that’s a ghost, then there’s you with a lot of hair, and then, Nana.” “Where’s dad and Grampy?” “Oops, I think I colored over them.”
#MothersDay was spent with my wondrous little moon (the meaning of Mirabelle Lunette’s name).
When life feels out of control, I look for aspects that can be simplified or ritualized. It’s easy to forget that broth, frozen veggies, a can of black beans, and spices can turn into satisfaction in under an hour.
Derry Public Library really knocked it out of the park with #DerryAuthorFest!
Super excited to be attending Derry Public Library’s #Author Fest today with some of my fellow writing group members.
I’m all about that green, and I don’t mean money (though money would be cool, too).
I am living for this 66-degree evening on my porch, listening to peepers and ducks. Being outside makes it feel less like the whole world is in crisis.
This week (and now weekend) has been all about fevers, but still, there’s something special about seeing something you planted grow.