“How did I get so lucky, to find this love?” He was half-asleep, naked except for his chonies again, his hair so messy and beautiful. “Oh, you have ocd and narcolepsy. You were in the bargain bin!” I looked at his smiling mouth and closed eyes. We were laughing. I imagined the bargain bin at… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? Are you fortunate to have a loving partner you interdepend with? I’m thinking about how to help your partner before a medical procedure. Disabled people endure this a lot, and as we age. Even if you are helping friends, not partners, these tips might help. Autistic people, traumatized people,… Read More »
Hi, reader. How are you doing? My good friend was having some everyday health issues, so I offered allergy and inflammation advice. She said yes– yay consent! So I’m writing a post; others might benefit as well. This is what I do for my own allergy and inflammation. brush my teeth Long ago I heard… Read More »
Hey, reader. How’ve you been? Ming and I were on an intense trip north–densely packed action and too much driving. Heading back to Eugene, going south on the 5 somewhere near Salem, I was in the passenger seat and offered to toast a vegan marshmallow for Ming. The experience helped me understand: I’m a chaos… Read More »
Hey, reader. How are you doing? I miss my mom so bad. Last night I was thinking about her death in ways I don’t usually let myself. Then I clung to Ming as they slept. This morning I’m crying because no one ever loved me like that, but her– that deep welcome. I was wanted.… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? My dear one got deployed to fight fires for the first time. So a witch friend suggested I might do a spell for my dear one’s safe return. Ever since, I’ve been thinking about destiny and magic. Do you believe in destiny? Are you afraid of tinkering with destiny?… Read More »
Hey, reader. How are you doing? Rejection is a gift. Thank you to everyone who has ever rejected me. I made this card about it. Rejection is a gift of release. Thank you for saying no. I’ll say yes to myself. It’s on a pink index card in raspberry extra fine sharpie and metallic orange… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? What’s your type? I have a thing for transmasc enby autistic artists–especially traumatized ones! Long haired Asians are pretty amazing and will turn my head. Ming ruined me long ago. Activist hippies I get mixed up with often, and zinesters are bomb. But long term, definitely– I have a… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? My friend Nina wrote a disability Justice sermon and got an award. I’m so happy for her, and I want to share the link in case you want to hear the sermon. Toward the beginning it mentions me. This is my second or third time listening to it. Wow,… Read More »
Hello, reader–how you doing? When Ming and I were homeless the most recent time, that was the most stressful four months of my life. So grateful we got through that. I want to tell you the four sentences that saved my marriage. Here they are. Your needs are valid I care about your needs. I’m… Read More »