Dear playful friend, I was doing an interview with PUSO which is part of a book project. We were talking about community; I asked PUSO what community is. PUSO explained different ways of conceptualizing community; then siya turned the tables and asked me what community is. So I went off. We come to community for… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? Can we talk about what violence feels like? Violence is scary; I feel fear when I face violence. I want to run away. But the creepy part is being stuck with violence, when it’s connected to my housing, medications, income, or anything I need. Violence is the opposite of… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I’m thinking about more ways to say no. You know some people including autistic people struggle with social norms. And some people are anxious. My darling spouse Ming has a language-related learning disability. Sometimes word chunks and example sentences can help when we’re under stress. This is less of… Read More »
“Feeling my feelings,” I could say in answer to anyone’s question of what I’m up to today. What are you doing this weekend? Do you have any plans for summer? What are you thinking for the holidays? Feeling my feelings is the answer to all of those questions and more. It takes almost all of… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I love my sacral fat pad, and no one can stop me. Why am I telling you this? I need to proclaim that I love my sacral fat pad because I tried to research this cool body part, and all I could find was plastic surgery websites and workout… Read More »
Hello, reader. I’ve had dental issues lately. Pain is not a good friend. So my heart goes out to all my poverty peeps / dental traumatized peeps who have had dental issues also. Thinking about soft foods. Disability is sacred to me. I love human needs, animal needs, and the needs of all beings. I’m… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing these days? Thinking about why we pee… dream I dreamed last night of a former community member; he lives at an assisted living facility these days. He couldn’t talk anymore, but he was happy to see me and Ming. He passed through the dream quietly excited. Definitely he was… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? After marrying myself I finally belong to myself. My personal power is glowing inside like a beautiful light. Finally I understand that I’m worthy and deserve to protect my energy and reserve energy for myself. Now my behaviors need to catch up. I’m learning how to say no. I’m… Read More »
This post “worship” is a letter to a friend. Dear community, Thank you for letting me know you don’t consent to be deified. I’m sorry I deified you. That’s how I love by default: bahkti. I can love you in other ways, like you’re useful. Or I can try loving you like you’re just funny… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I made a new zine, topical testosterone for bottom growth. It’s short and handwritten– I made it in Astoria mostly at the library. I’m up for trades, or down for trades, if you would like to read it. Ming took pictures of my hands while I bound a copy,… Read More »