Hello, reader. How are you doing? Here are some ideas of how to get along in community. For me and maybe for you. say thank you When someone does something for me in community, including emotional labor, bringing me something I asked for, a ride, an idea that helped, food… I thank them at least… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I have a few life updates to give you. First of all, I hate parsnips. I think they taste weird, like the texture and the flavor don’t go together. It’s a bold move, but I’m ready to come out as a no parsnip person. They show up at the… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? A good friend in town is a hypnotherapist. Recently I learned more about what she does, and I’d like to tell you about it. She works online and in person to help people transform. If you could use help with inner work and transformation, please contact her. Hypnotherapy is… Read More »
“Stop worrying about what other people think,” is common advice I’ve been told many times. I want to write about my experience because the ideas are bigger than just you and me. disabled I’m a fat, disabled person who’s heard voices all my life, and I can’t do some commonplace things. But I can do… Read More »
Hello, reader friend. How you doing? I want to tell you how I stopped hating myself. It’s been a journey. Self-hate is an addictive process, and I’m not going to live there anymore. I’ve written about it before, but I have more ideas. If you’re in a place where you part time hate yourself, or… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I need to tell you a story about dog feelings. Basically I upset a dog, and I don’t know why. But I have theories. work party Once upon a time, there was a little dog who had strong feelings for me at a work party. What did I do… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I’ve been thinking about loving people where they’re at. Loving people where they’re at is my values. It reminds me of unconditional love. When I encounter any person, I’m encountering also their view of the world. I gravitate to unconventional views of reality. Queer, creative crazy people are my… Read More »
“You are coming back alive.” Ming spoke to the Jello and gently stirred. “You are returning from the void. You’re returning to life.” “I hear you playing God with your Jello over there,” I said to Ming. It was amazing, the gentleness that Ming spoke to the Jello with. Ming is a beneficent God. “It’s… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I like land acknowledgement. Do you like it? I’m writing to you from a library in Astoria, Oregon. The people here are Clatsop. This is my second visit to Astoria, and I’m thrilled to be here with Ming. We came so I could worship the Columbia River. I like… Read More »
Help is sacred. I like help as part of reciprocal relationship. We can build trust by asking for help, accepting help from others, and being there for each other reliably and creatively. Not unsafe trust based on wishes, but broad trust based on experiences. Trust is a way to feel safe and create meaning. needs… Read More »