Hey, reader. How are you doing? My new home is the project of a fading Presbyterian church. I was dancing in the sun wearing a red skort and skimpy purple tank top. My glorious fat tummy is sticking out. Then I remembered–it’s Sunday morning. I know who God is. But do the churchgoers here accept… Read More »
Hello, reader. How’s life? I’ve been thinking about how to build self-worth. sacred and liminal Ming and I are still mid-move, so my life is in flux. The in-between-ness is creative: feels sacred and liminal. It’s a good time to see what I have, consider what I want, and make intentional changes. Healing and transforming,… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I realize I haven’t posted here in almost a week, which is much longer than I prefer. I need to write for my mental health–that is the truth. And maybe you love us and need some updates! I want you to know that Ming and I are moving. Moving… Read More »
Hello, reader–how are you doing? I made a video that’s a love letter to my homegirl. Maybe you would like to watch it too. I needed to tell her a few things about gender, beauty, God, transness, parts, and how she’s unconditionally valid. If you watch it, I hope you enjoy. I made it on… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you? Priestess Candace Ross passed over in May 2023. She’s one of the four mothers on the other side I honored during my Mother’s Day ritual, soon after she died. Lately I’ve been crying because so many mothers I need are no longer among the living. I can step up and… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you? Community is work. Ming and I are getting ready to move, so I’m feeling philosophical about human nature, what I need in groups and just in general, interpersonal justice. How I want my next home to be. I wrote an essay some months ago by way of introduction, about living… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you? Cold is expected and snow this weekend–colder than usual. I’ve been thinking of how to survive the storm. A housemate mentioned preparations–he suggested we charge our devices and fashion an animal-proof cooler to keep outside. I was more concerned about whether the fireplace in the living room was ready to… Read More »
Hello, reader–how are you? Ming and I are planning to move, which means a lot to do and so much to feel. Meanwhile, our closest friend in town Bagonia has a noise show at John Henry’s on January 22nd. Please come, if you’re around. Here’s the flier. On my phone I found this flier hard… Read More »
“Yes, you should carry that bag that has your first aid stuff in it,” I said. Ming was about to leave on a hike with two elder friends. He was figuring out what to bring. “But it’s so heavy, it hurts your body to carry,” I continued. “That’s not good to hurt your body, in… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? Have you ever experienced the vegetarian pizza effect? It’s when there’s a pizza party, and the pizza orderer says, “Oh, there are not many vegetarians. I’ll get one veggie pizza. That should be plenty.” But there’s a problem. The vegetarian pizza gets eaten by both vegetarians and omnivores. This… Read More »