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ways to read a book

Hello, reader. How are you doing? Are you a reader? I was a hardcore reader as a child and teenager. When I became an adult, I developed problems concentrating and more physical pain. Reading is hard for me these days. Zines are lightweight and low commitment. I want to tell you alternative ways to read… Read More »

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what I do when I’m alone

Hello, reader. How are you doing? I’ve been writing about autistic relationships lately, and it made me realize that what I do when I’m alone affects my relationships greatly. This post is about how I’m bad at parallel play. list What do you do when you’re alone? I wouldn’t know– I’m not there. I assume… Read More »

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how and why I’m safe always

Hello, reader.  How are you doing?  Spring is wild–they don’t call it March madness for nothing.  That’s when I made this art and started this blog post.  Then months passed, and now we’re deep in summer.  The change to so much light is overwhelming. Like every year, this year I lost my mind a bit. … Read More »

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modern trans language

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 »

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all questions

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 »

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how to pull away

Hello, reader–how are you doing?  Do you know how to pull away in relationship?  It’s a skill. Especially in love, I tend to be all or nothing.  Moderation is not my gift.  So as an adult, I’m learning how to pull away when I get too close, give too much, and commit in ways that… Read More »

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mini bios

Hello, reader.  How are you doing?  Do you know who I am?  I want to share these mini bios. Long ago, I used to change my one sentence bio on a social media site regularly.  They felt like small poems, concentrated and often funny.  So I started harvesting them into a document some years ago.… Read More »

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how to plan

Hello, reader.  How are you doing?  Recently I sat down with Ming at an Indian food restaurant in Junction City, and we talked about how to plan. I’m a big time planner–might be a Virgo thing?  Oh no, it’s probably my flavor of autism.  I can see a long way down the chain of cause… Read More »

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how to improve foods

Hello, reader. How are you doing? I’m writing to you about how to improve foods. I notice many people have an all-or-nothing attitude about foods. But we can often improve them by customizing them. We don’t need to accept foods as is. condiments Ketchup is a thing. If your food is boring, you can add… Read More »

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how friends can nurture

Hello, reader.  How are you doing?  I’m thinking how friends can nurture one another. I need support and help, but it’s hard to figure out what to ask for.  Today when I asked Spirit what I most need, Spirit said I need to be nurtured.  Yes, that’s true. I miss my mom.  Ming is very… Read More »