Hey, reader–what’s news? My good friend and I talked about the difference between codependence and interdependence. I loved thinking together about how to build interdependence. Love is a skill we can strengthen, though I don’t hear people talking about that much. Some of the self-help, therapy-type healing content I see around, like on instagram, includes… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I want to show you pictures from the rewedding. Sharing a buncha pics is a little daunting, but I don’t want to put it off and then never post them. I’d rather share right away. There were a few photographers–thank you to each. I set up a little altar… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? Do you like your home? I love all the intentional communities in Eugene, Oregon. Eugene is a hippie capital of the world, and community is the dream. May this post become a resource to anyone looking for home with others. Living in community is a powerful way to change… Read More »
“Dear! I think we did it!” I said to Ming. “We found a way for you to live in community, while I don’t live in community.” It was early morning, and Ming was about to go help someone cook food for homeless people to eat for breakfast. “Yeah!” Ming said. He took in my ideas… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I have an essay and two poems in the new issue of Communities magazine. I’m happy many people might read my ideas about being disabled in community and how all bodies are valid bodies. There are some cute pictures I provided too. Communities magazine has been around longer than… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? Ming and I are mostly moved. I’ve been thinking about ghosts because I felt three ghosts at our old place. I have some tips on how to help ghosts. Ghosts could use some help moving on, in my experience. three ghosts Yes, three ghosts at our old place, that… 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? 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 »