Hello, reader. How you doing? I’m blessed to have a new friend. But my new friend isolated in the desert for ten years, and now it’s time to be among people again. But they fear ostracization due to modern trans language. How we treat people includes specific actions, long term behavioral patterns, heart, and intentions. … Read More »
“I failed the mental health test today,” I told my dear one. We were in their van, and I was looking down at my body as my dear one drove. “Not only did I fail to wear rings, a bracelet, or a necklace,” I continued. “But I also failed to put on socks.” I stared… Read More »
Hello, reader. How’ve you been? Thought you might enjoy this post which is all questions. all questions Do you have a favorite kind of ritual? Are there rituals you prefer to do for yourself, as opposed to for other people who request them? Do you feel happy when you’re handling salt? Does any archetype or… Read More »
Hey, reader. How are you doing? I’ve been thinking about how outrage isn’t action. I notice people around me feeling outraged instead of doing anything. Often words take the place of action, but outrage can take the place of action too. needs Sometimes my dear one will promise me something I want or need. I’ll… Read More »
Disability is about power. I have differences in my body and mind; I’m excluded from important aspects of life: social, cultural, financial. Of course everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Small differences are tolerated, like being nearsighted and able to correct that with glasses. Big differences in mobility and how our senses work, not being able… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? This post about how I avoid news started as a letter. My good friend sent out a mass email to her friends about how to make a difference in the current political climate, about 70 people cc’ed. I read her email and many replies until finally I felt like… Read More »
Hello, reader! How are you doing? There are a few things I feel like sharing with you. One is a tech funding project for a family I love. https://www.gofundme.com/f/nolans-tech-education My friends in a beautiful wooded area live a rural life doing permaculture. They are respectful to Parent Earth, nurturing many animals and plants on their… Read More »
Hello, reader. Happy new year–how are you? Do you have experience talking with kids about racism? I was sad the other day, remembering when I worked on a reservation in the Eastern Sierras in California and I flubbed an opportunity. race Talking with kids about racism is confusing because I respect kids as bright people… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I’ve been thinking how disability is enforced poverty. It’s brutal, and I hate it. I have SSDI and food stamps, and I’m asked to make do on very little. But also, there are great parts. Disability is a great builder of compassion. I love disabled people, and I’m happy… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? Ming and I are creative. I want to show you some things we made lately. Very kindly, Ming made me a copper ring. Ming has been blacksmithing lately with a friend. When Ming handed me this ring, I was so happy and moved that I cried. I’ve never had… Read More »