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dating a fat person

Hello, reader.  How are you doing?  It’s important to know something about fat people if you’re dating a fat person.  Some background info will help you be respectful.  So I’m writing to speak my truth, but also as a public service announcement. dating a fat person is special We all get harmed in one way… Read More »

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trilobite hat

Hello, reader.  How are you?  I embroidered trilobites on Ming’s hat.  It took me a while to start, but I love it.  It’s a trilobite hat. The hat is stretchy synthetic material with a slight brim.  This yellow chevron part was just plain and needed adornment.  We got the hat for free from the Little… Read More »

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too changey

“I feel like things are too changey right now,” I told Ming.  “Do you ever feel like that?” I saw Ming think about it. “Yes,” he said. “Oh, ok.  Good to know you feel like that sometimes too,” I said.  “I need everything to slow down for a minute.” I could chalk it up to… Read More »

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regulating vs healing

Hello, reader.  How are you?  I’ve been thinking about regulating vs healing.  Do you make a distinction? Is “regulating” part of your vocabulary?  Maybe regulating is a therapy word or seems clinical.  It makes the think of machines.  I’m not a machine.  But sometimes I see myself as a system that can get out of… Read More »

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nipple check

“Is this clothes ok?” I asked Ming.  Yes, my syntax can be idiosyncratic.  It was a nipple check. He looked at me.  He was standing in the doorway of our bedroom, getting dressed himself. “Yeah, looks great,” he said. “Can you see my nipples?” I asked.  The shirt is sheer.  I might have worn it… Read More »

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learning about bees

Hello, reader.  What have you been learning about lately?  I’ve been changing a ton.  I hope you like this pic of my late spring altar.  My changes include learning about New Mexico, disability justice and accessible design, opossums, and giant kelp.  But also I’ve been  learning about bees. I’ve been investigating life in our wet… Read More »

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coming out once

“Wow!”  I said to Ming.  “Can you imagine coming out once?” Hey, reader.  How are you?  Have you come out, and if so, how many times?  I can’t even count mine on my hands. I was reading little bios of the board of a local org, and I read about the years that two board… Read More »

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brown rice

“Hey dear, I have some news for you,” I told Ming.  We were driving somewhere in town, and I was chowing down on a bowl of brown rice and kale for my breakfast.  “You did it.  I changed.  I prefer brown rice now.” A doctor back in Las Vegas told Ming to switch to brown… Read More »

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Mother’s Day ritual

Hello, reader.  How are you?  I did a beautiful Mother’s Day ritual with Ming’s help.  This post is a bit late, but I wanted to show you pictures and tell you how it helped me. My ritual purpose was to honor the spirit of four mothers I love who have died. my own mom a… Read More »