“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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
“How would you explain what magic is?” I asked Ming. We were driving home from the coast. What a good day we had. First we went to the library, where I wrote and cleared some ideas out of my head that had coalesced during the drive. Then we went for a walk. I was skeptical… Read More »
This sample day plan meme is not entirely accurate. I message loved ones in the morning also, and I don’t tend plants every day. Often I go out to visit with a friend or attend an event. Sunning is only possible on sunny days. But this meme gives you an idea. This is how I… Read More »
Dear friend who spoke out, It’s hard to express an unpopular opinion, and I’m sorry for the fear that comes with speaking out. You are a sensitive creature. You’re bright, and your opinion matters. I’m sorry your opinion was hidden away for so long. You knew it might not be welcome, and then it burst… Read More »
Fuck exercise! I’m so sick of people framing my movement as exercise and praising me like I’m a three year old. I move for pleasure. My fatness is forever; I am unconditionally fat. No amount of movement will unfat me, thank God. I’m not moving my body to lose weight or do health on anyone… Read More »
Howdy, reader. How are you doing? Do you know what in love means? I was talking to my friend; I thought she never fell in love with her boyfriend, but he’s moving in with her soon. Yes, I knew she loved him, but I never heard about an actual falling in love episode. Not to… Read More »
Hello, reader. I’m ready to come out to you; I want you to know I’m transgender. I am not a man. Yet I’m not a woman. I’m nonbinary gender; this is an important part of who I am. I’ve mentioned being trans and having a queer trans spirituality in this blog. But today I want… Read More »