Hello, reader. How are you doing? Do you know why uneven floors hurt? There’s a place I love. The buildings were made in quirky ways decades ago. One building I love the most, the Barn, holds the main kitchen. But I can’t spend time there because of the floors: I always injure myself. I want… Read More »
Hey, dear reader. How are you doing? Recently I’ve been extra-upset about people. Perhaps you’ve noticed. Well, great news! As of yesterday, I accept human nature. Partly it was thanks to my rabbi. Last walk she told me, “People don’t know what we want.” We were walking through the neighborhood near shul, sampling fruit off… Read More »
Hello, reader. How you doing? I feel concerned and a half about our dangerous culture. I’m uncomfortable with how many people are left out and left behind, barely surviving, and suffering in ways that are not necessary. Why did we make a culture where money-created self-sufficiency is the huge lie? It’s not safe. I don’t… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? Are you fortunate to have a loving partner you interdepend with? I’m thinking about how to help your partner before a medical procedure. Disabled people endure this a lot, and as we age. Even if you are helping friends, not partners, these tips might help. Autistic people, traumatized people,… Read More »
“I don’t know how big a baseball is,” Ming said, setting the bowl of rice before me. I looked into the bowl. “That’s definitely between golfball and baseball,” I told Ming. I had asked for a baseball amount of rice. “Softball?” Ming asked. “Softballs are waaaayyy bigger than baseballs,” I said. “Thank you!” ways to… Read More »
Hey, reader. How’s life? I was instructed to write a personal bill of rights, for a queer class on boundaries and self-defense. I didn’t think about it too much, listing what felt important to me in that moment. Then I returned to write a few more, and again returned to write a few more… What… Read More »
Hi, reader. How are you doing? My good friend was having some everyday health issues, so I offered allergy and inflammation advice. She said yes– yay consent! So I’m writing a post; others might benefit as well. This is what I do for my own allergy and inflammation. brush my teeth Long ago I heard… Read More »
Hey, reader. How’ve you been? Ming and I were on an intense trip north–densely packed action and too much driving. Heading back to Eugene, going south on the 5 somewhere near Salem, I was in the passenger seat and offered to toast a vegan marshmallow for Ming. The experience helped me understand: I’m a chaos… Read More »
Hey, reader. How are you doing? Happy new moon. Today there was an eclipse, and friends who follow astrological events say it’s intense. I have advice for the eclipse. Some people say if you can’t see it from where you are, it doesn’t affect you. But eclipse energy is a big deal, even if the… Read More »
Hey, reader. How are you doing? I miss my mom so bad. Last night I was thinking about her death in ways I don’t usually let myself. Then I clung to Ming as they slept. This morning I’m crying because no one ever loved me like that, but her– that deep welcome. I was wanted.… Read More »