Hello, reader. How are you doing? I’ve been thinking about what abandonment is. Also… What’s commitment? What’s chosen family? How do we shift painful relationship dynamics into something happier? How do we take space / time off in fair ways? What’s most important in close relationships that culture might not give us names for?… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? Happy year of the dragon. I made this art on a religious tract. Christians from the church across the street visited. They gave residents here gift bags that included a $35 Grocery Outlet gift card, some fruits, a hat, a tea towel, a potholder, a large print new testament,… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I’ve been sad that my lower back, ass, and thighs are in so much pain lately. They are carrying so much trauma–that whole area. So large and solid physically: sacred. I wish my ass was a source of safety. It’s like my ass missed its destiny, which is depressing. … Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? A good friend of mine for 30+ years, Jason Burton, is a comedian in Portland, Oregon. He spoke at a Moth performance in February. This video is great storytelling. The topic of the night was Love Hurts. I like how Jason talks about our shared high school years–I knew… Read More »
Hello, reader. How you doing? I’m thinking about how to self-harm. I do it more often than I’d like. Some ways are better than others! cake My homegirl told me about a meme where a mental health pro asks clients instead of “Have you self-harmed lately?” another question: “Have you checked to see if you’re… Read More »
Hey, reader. How’s it going? I wrote this poem I thought you might like called how to break up with someone. That’s quite a skill which…. how do we learn? I guess through movies, tv, witnessing domestic violence as children, maybe a country western song? How do we learn how to do anything? Mostly through… Read More »
Hello, reader friend. How are you doing? Here’s guidance when your kid is in the mental hospital. My soul-nourishing loved one had friends in this position. So she asked me for my thoughts, and I had a lot of emotions as I answered her. Some of my ideas might sound defensive, because of my own… Read More »
“This is hysterical,” I said, pointing to my face. It was toward the end of an argument with Ming, and we were in the kitchen. I finally took a break to pee then cook some breakfast. “I’m not saying you’re hysterical,” Ming said. “No–I know you’re not,” I replied. “I’m just saying this is what… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I made garlic citrus tofu for me and Ming, and it was some of the best tofu I ever had. Can I tell you about it? ingredients coconut oil gf soy sauce tangerine juice minced fresh garlic black pepper turmeric berbere fresh tofu from the local tofu factory instructions… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I like to go to a special place by some elk to express grief, rage, and any feelings that have been too long stuck in my body. So glad I know how to yell. elk Last year I was upset about an emotional situation. My suffering was tied in… Read More »