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why I worship Harriet Tubman

Hello, reader.  How are you doing?  I want to tell you why I worship Harriet Tubman.  She is a powerful goddess.  We all belong to the human family–all of us.  Asking our ancestors for help is a human thing to do. As the years pass, I sink deeper into my faith for pleasure, well-being, and… Read More »

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2020

Hello, reader.  How are you doing?  What do you remember about the year 2020? A small group ministry I’m part of had a meeting where 2020 was the topic.  The discussion questions were so good, but I missed the meeting.  So I wrote out my answers.  I’d like to share a cleaned up version with… Read More »

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standards in relationships

I used to think I earned worth by helping others.  Now I know my worth is unconditional.  I still enjoy helping others.  But I exist for myself.  It’s a great time to raise my standards in relationships. Yes, my chosen family member helped me see it was time.  They noticed me giving and giving in… Read More »

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abled people need to step up

Hello, reader.  How are you doing?  Abled people need to step up.  I made some memes about it. A friend is having a MRSA and needs help.  He lives in beloved queer community in a rural area about two hours from here. MRSA (if you’re lucky enough not to know) is a contagious staph infection… Read More »

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appropriate

“Are my clothes appropriate?” I asked Ming. They looked at me.  We were about to go out to the farmers market. “Yes,” they said. “Good,” I replied.  “I figure it’s October now.  So all clothes are appropriate.  I just pretend I’m going to a Halloween costume party, if someone thinks it’s not appropriate.” Ming and… Read More »

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the beehive collective

Yesterday an important radical art collective The Beehive Collective came to town to share art with us and storytelling.  I’m so happy I was able to get my disabled ass there with Ming’s help.  I couldn’t stay for the whole time. But it’s the next morning, and I’m still glowing with joy to have met… Read More »

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ED

“Yeah, that guy is the ED,” Ming said.  “The executive director.” “Oh,” I said.  “I thought you meant the erectile dysfunction.” We laughed.  Yes, powerful people who perform class in yuck ways, believe in business models, and think they deserve more money than other people destroy my erections, personally. I used to have to pass… Read More »

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poems about insomnia

Hello, reader. How are you doing? I bet you don’t like poetry. Who does? Mostly only poets, right. We’re echo chambering on our worst days– climbing together toward truth on the best days. I thought you might like to read my recent two poems about insomnia. Are you a good sleeper?  Sleeping is one of… Read More »

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how to improve foods

Hello, reader. How are you doing? I’m writing to you about how to improve foods. I notice many people have an all-or-nothing attitude about foods. But we can often improve them by customizing them. We don’t need to accept foods as is. condiments Ketchup is a thing. If your food is boring, you can add… Read More »

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funny conversations lately

Hello, reader.  How are you doing?  Here are some funny conversations lately. needs “I want to go to the desert–I need the desert,” I told Ming.  “But at the same time, I never want to be in the desert again.” We were driving near McKenzie River for some nature time, near the place we picked… Read More »