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grab

“Is it ok if I grab your breasts in public?” I asked Ming. “Yes,” he said. We were sitting on a bench in our community near the main garden.  I was behind Ming, my tummy on his back, spooning him, holding onto his chest with my hands.  My thighs gripped his butt. “It’s ok because… Read More »

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the rewedding

Hello, reader.  How are you doing?  I want to show you pictures from the rewedding.  Sharing a buncha pics is a little daunting, but I don’t want to put it off and then never post them.  I’d rather share right away. There were a few photographers–thank you to each.  I set up a little altar… Read More »

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how to help ghosts

Hello, reader.  How are you doing?  Ming and I are mostly moved.  I’ve been thinking about ghosts because I felt three ghosts at our old place.  I have some tips on how to help ghosts.  Ghosts could use some help moving on, in my experience. three ghosts Yes, three ghosts at our old place, that… Read More »

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praying for the house

Dear friend, Thank you for encouraging me when I mentioned that I wanted to do a ritual, praying for the house.  Thank you for supporting my spiritual life, which is the foundation of my wellness.  And thank you for praying with me sometimes. I’m grateful you understand the prayer part of me, grateful we can… Read More »

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clearing my chakras

Hello, reader.  How are you doing?  I needed help clearing my chakras–two chakras in particular: heart and root.  A while back, I asked for help from someone who turned out to be bad news for me, and it never happened. Then I asked Ming and a couple other friends.  My dear housemate friend said yes,… Read More »

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Mother’s Day ritual

Hello, reader.  How are you?  I did a beautiful Mother’s Day ritual with Ming’s help.  This post is a bit late, but I wanted to show you pictures and tell you how it helped me. My ritual purpose was to honor the spirit of four mothers I love who have died. my own mom a… Read More »

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my new tattoo

Hello, reader.  How are you doing?  I wanted to tell you about my new tattoo.  It’s my first tattoo: a snake on my chest. Only problem is it keeps getting delayed.  My dear housemate’s travel plans–the delivery of a thinner needle to get the tongue right.  Then my own illness.  I hope it happens in… Read More »

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imbolc ritual

Hello, how are you doing?  You know, it was really time to bury the hair.  We did an imbolc ritual in the yard. Imbolc is my favorite holiday.  I love the stirring of the baby lamb in the sheep parent.  I used to think spring was ridiculous–so dramatic and without nuance.  Flower riot!  Everyone loves… Read More »

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trikeslutting

Gmorning–how are you doing?  A beloved housemate asked me over dinner the other night: What is trikeslutting? I awkwardly explained to her: I live at the intersection of disability and sexuality.  Culture says disabled people and fat people aren’t supposed to be sexy or really even have a sexuality.  That’s about power and fear.  I… Read More »

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Thanksgiving ritual

Hello, how are you doing?  We had a warm Thanksgiving ritual for the house we live in.  It was me, Ming, and three of our housemates at the dinner table, right before our feast meal. There were only five of the housemates because some were away traveling.  One housemate stays mostly separate because of pandemic.… Read More »