Christina Tang-Bernas

Me: A babysitter is going to come and play games with you. 8yo: Yay! I'm so excited! Me: Yes! It's going to be fun! 8yo: Is she going to come from Mama's tummy or Dada's tummy? Me: .... Me: No, not baby sister. Babysitter. An adult, like Mama. 8yo: *disappointed noises*

I'm always so happy when I can share one of my stories with my 7yo, so the day I received the new Promised Protagonists anthology, we sat down and read my story, "Yue and the Fox," together. If you want a copy for your kids (or for yourself!): amzn.to/4fYdOXg

Absurdly pleased at completing the custom 100 x 100 (1,000 mines) board at Minesweeper.Online. My inner monologue through the entire 1,435.816 seconds was just repeating "don't make a stupid mistake" over and over. Thanks @RDB_25 for being my minesweeper teacher!

My poem, "ghost story of a lost sister," was just published in @sfpoetry Star*Line's 48.3 issue (sfpoetry.org/wp/starline/st…). Gorgeous cover and a really great collection of poetry within. Hope you get a chance to pick up an issue and enjoy!

What a pleasant surprise to find my photo (the first one) included in this wonderful roundup celebrating 250 years of the Postal Service, especially considering my love of postal history and collecting postage stamps!

Me: Some are heavy and some are light. 7yo (who tries to disagree with everything I say): Yeah, well, some are not heavy and some are not light. Me: Yes, exactly 7yo: ... Me: ...

Found this book in my 7yo's bed when I went to wake her up this morning (she sneaks toys and books into her bed in the middle of the night). Very fitting for today.

A ghost dog, a world full of people with powers, and two men finding love when they least expect it. My story, "The Dead-Seer and the Death-Seer," was just published in Issue 98 of Andromeda Spaceways Magazine (andromedaspaceways.com/product/asm-...)! Look at that wonderful cover!

@susanna_mills @AmerTopical Let me know what you think :) I would love to see what topics you choose!

@ctbideas @AmerTopical I've been meaning to make a one page exhibit! Just haven't sat down to do it yet (and I haven't decided what topic to choose). I'll check yours out!

The @AmerTopical has a wonderful annual showcase of 1-page stamp exhibits open to everyone (ataexhibits.com/mope-list/). I sent in 2 exhibits this year with stamps from my own collection: one on the Luna 1 satellite and one on GomBurZa. Already planning for next year!

When I picked her up from school, my 7yo handed me a small bag labeled "Happy Mother's Day." Me: Is that a present for me? 7yo: No! We're sharing. Me: We're sharing the Mother's Day present? 7yo: Can I open it when we get home? If that's not what being a mom is all about...

New Mexico really is the "land of enchantment." I tried to showcase one of its stunning vistas in my photo of the same name, currently being displayed at the Glasgow Gallery of Photography in their "Landscape" exhibit alongside other gorgeous photos: bit.ly/land-enchantme….

Issue 4 of @stampedpub is out (stamped.pub)! Among all the fun articles (incl. Discworld!) are two of mine: "Rule My World" (about micronational stamps) and "Reach Out and Touch (Stamps)" (about Braille on stamps). Let me know which articles you enjoyed!

My favorite guy, @RDB_25 said he added something to our weekly schedule for today...

My 7yo named her water bottle "Baby." Yesterday, she took a long drink and then declared, "I'm drinking Baby's blood!" I think I'm doing parenting right.

My photo, "A Reflection of Glory," is now being displayed in the online annex of Black Box Gallery for their "Shadow and Light" exhibition (blackboxgallery.com/Vision-Shadow%…). Can any of you can identify what is depicted in my photo?

There's just something about slow dancing to the crooning of "Moon River" from the record player while the kid, the dog, and cat swirl around us chaotically. These are the moments I wish I could remember forever.

A king, a prince, and a mysterious pack of wolves. My story, "Daciana's Pack," is now in the "Dog Save the King" spec fic anthology by @hemelein. All proceeds of this wonderful collection go toward helping students attend the LTUE symposium. Find here: amzn.to/41pjnbP

Attended a fantastic online "Show and Tell" program by LASO (Learning about Stamps Online) earlier this week. Made the history nerd in me very happy. They have great programs, all recorded and free to watch, not to mention lots of resources and guides: learningaboutstamps.org

A woman asks Death for a little more time and ends up with far more than she ever expected. My story, "For the Love of Death," has been published in the Iridescence anthology, featuring spec fiction and poetry by BIPOC authors: amzn.to/3WLKJGt