Being able to have difficult conversations is something I need, in any close relationship. I’ve been thinking a lot about relationships, the five things I need, non-negotiable. the five things I need mutual respect Respect is like love, but less sparkly. I need to be seen as pretty much equal to anyone I’m going to… Read More »
Hey, that essay I had published in BiWomen Quarterly about being my own girlfriend–you can read it separated out also. Nice for sharing! I love this essay and believe in the project, whole-heartedly. being my own girlfriend experiment We cycled over to this community garden and were treated to a sweet tour. A kind man… Read More »
Hey, guess what. I wrote my thank you notes. One was stilted and repressed. One is beautiful and expansive. I got some big news today. Having people I’m close to and love, it hits me hard, the changes to their lives. I heard being a parent is choosing to have your heart walking around outside… Read More »
I have friends, and I love them. Can you blame me? What is life for, if not to love? Mother God gave me this wild brain and active body. It has hormones and feelings. I’m a mammal. I reach for other mammals, to hold them in my arms and against my body, to kiss and… Read More »