Hello, reader. How are you doing? I’m thinking about how support saves lives. Ming and I live in an affordable housing co-op which has 70 units. That’s the largest intentional community I’ve ever lived in, and I’ve learned that 100 people is too many for me. When Ming and I move somewhere else, we hope… Read More »
Hello, reader. Do you think about what friendship is for? I’m showing up for friendship so I can engage a being mutually and learn a thing I could never otherwise learn. Here are some various reasons to do friendship. activity partner comrade someone to bounce ideas off– for perspective build community networking see if this… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? Can we talk about what violence feels like? Violence is scary; I feel fear when I face violence. I want to run away. But the creepy part is being stuck with violence, when it’s connected to my housing, medications, income, or anything I need. Violence is the opposite of… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I love energy work to keep myself happy and well in everyday life, and to heal old pain. Feels great to have multiple people who help me hold my stability. Recently I met an energy worker I trust here in Eugene. Their name is Ronin Quirke–their office is on… Read More »
“Fuck yeah!” my chosen family member said. “I hope your beard grows so long you can braid it. I hope you can put flowers and bones in it. And teeth.” I laughed. “Wow!” I said, imagining my beard tinged with gray. Imagining the flowers, bones, and teeth woven in. “Whose teeth?” “I don’t know!” my… Read More »
“Why did you make rice pudding?” my dear friend asked. They ask the best questions. They were heading to the land, and I thought I could make some gluten-free, vegan rice pudding they could bring with them for the Forestry Campers already there. “Well, I had this rice free from the pantry,” I said. “And… Read More »
Hello, reader. How’ve you been? I’m going through intense emotions and transformation. I need downtime and rest; being around people is even harder than usual. My homegirl said, “Let me know how I can help.” So I’ve been thinking about how to help me. ideas list Bring me flowers, mint from your garden, rosemary, or… Read More »
Oh hey. I heard about some special pride poetry thing. I heard about it from a Lex ad. You dial a phone number during certain hours, and someone would write a poem about the subject of your choice. Wow, instant poetry gratification. I didn’t know anything about it. Was I supposed to pay money? Was… Read More »
Hello! Can I tell you about reaction to the sermon I gave about radical mental health? I’m happy to have spoken my truth as clearly as I can. What happens from there is less in my control. Marketing isn’t my strength. I’m glad I was able to give a sermon at all. It’s better than… Read More »
Hey, I wanted to mention that I need things. Lately a few people are coming to me for help, and I’m glad I can share info, ideas, support, my own experience. I’m learning how to ask for help too. It’s way easier for me to give help, than to learn how to ask for help.… Read More »