“Wow!” I said to Ming. “Can you imagine coming out once?” Hey, reader. How are you? Have you come out, and if so, how many times? I can’t even count mine on my hands. I was reading little bios of the board of a local org, and I read about the years that two board… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you? I was pondering why physical contact without love doesn’t work for me. I thought of a new way to explain it: If the body is expressing love without the spirit expressing love, that feels creepy and empty, like touching a zombie. Why would I want to touch a zombie? When… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you? I’ve been thinking about what conflict is. This is related to what communication is. It came up recently when the house began to consider potential new housemates. Our potential new housemate asked how conflict is handled in the house–great question. Housemates Ming and I live with said conflict is low… Read More »
Just in case you forgot how beautiful Ming is, here’s a picture of him in bed. He was sleeping good, and his armpit is nice. His beautiful brown hand, his dark elbow, his smooth chest, his serious sleep expression as he moved through dream world. You’re welcome. Feeling grateful for all he does and is. … Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you? I was bitten by some little gnats. Spring is really here, in this part of Oregon. Some tiny winged insects woke up. I guess they were hungry for me. I don’t actually know if they’re gnats, but they look like that–tiny flying insects. Where’s an entomologist when you need one? … Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you? This is my gratitude for late April. Please join me in celebrating the goodness that fills my life. eyes I’m so glad my eyes got better. I had an illness which started as a cold, then a week of gastrointestinal distress, then my eyes got gunky / gummy and hurting… Read More »
I saw a red candle at a special store, in the witchy area, and I wanted it. The candle was designated for courage. I need more courage in my life–the courage to stick with difficult situations through hard times, being myself steadfastly, staying honest always, even when I’m scared. When I’m scared, that’s the only… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? Have you ever identified as punk? I’ve been a zinester for a long time. Punk is part of that whole worldview. If no one else is making the media you need, make it yourself. There’s no need to wait for experts. What’s an expert anyway? You can become one. … Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you? Anxiety and pain are a bad combination, especially for insomnia. Lately my anxiety is high, and my pain is high. So I’m working hard to sleep. A housemate will ask me in the kitchen how I am, and I’ll often enthusiastically say, “I slept great last night!” It’s such an… Read More »
“What are we going to do fun today?” I asked Ming. So many things we need to do. But we’re here on earth for fun too. What are you on earth for? walk I walked to the nearby park by myself in the morning. Usually I don’t stray from the yard by myself, so it… Read More »