Hello, reader. How are you doing? Sometimes I make a social mistake. Oops, happens to the best of us. I’m still testing out my mouth and how to be a person among people. Communication is important in community. How we talk about disability affects how we’re perceived and treated. what work is My community member… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I’m thinking about how to survive. I hope you feel my love through the computer. It’s a good time for love. I saw this meme that really spoke to me, though I don’t know its origins. If you think you love “freedom” but you don’t care if it applies… Read More »
“Are my clothes appropriate?” I asked Ming. They looked at me. We were about to go out to the farmers market. “Yes,” they said. “Good,” I replied. “I figure it’s October now. So all clothes are appropriate. I just pretend I’m going to a Halloween costume party, if someone thinks it’s not appropriate.” Ming and… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? There’s an author whose books have meant a lot to me over the years. Her name is Sharon Astyk, and her book Making Home changed my life 15 years ago. The values became part of me. Every summer Sharon Astyk runs something called Independence Days. This is my first… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I love you–thank you for stopping by. I’m writing about meal planning today. Here’s some lovely red beans I made the other day. Somebody asked about it on social media, so meal planning is on my mind. It’s one of my favorite survival strategies. I use meal planning as… Read More »
Hello, reader. How’s life? A good friend-housemate asked me about fashion. He’s learning more how to sew. He makes beautiful embroidery and quilts. But now he wants to make clothes too. Oh, but what about gender? He is a he/they trans enby person. He doesn’t wanna wear a dress these days. But maybe he wants… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you today? I want to show you some reasons to live. I create this list for a specific friend. But maybe it could be useful to you also. reasons to live hugs dogs soaking in a hot tub stars tacos strange dreams pizza helping someone skiing music friendship the desert storytelling… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you? I embroidered trilobites on Ming’s hat. It took me a while to start, but I love it. It’s a trilobite hat. The hat is stretchy synthetic material with a slight brim. This yellow chevron part was just plain and needed adornment. We got the hat for free from the Little… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you? I’ve been thinking about what conflict is. This is related to what communication is. It came up recently when the house began to consider potential new housemates. Our potential new housemate asked how conflict is handled in the house–great question. Housemates Ming and I live with said conflict is low… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you? I’ve embarked on a year of being kind to my body. I always want to be kind to my body, but this year is extra. A long struggle is coming to a close, something I haven’t talked about at all on his blog or in a zine. The struggle was… Read More »