People on the other side can be helpful in ways that living people cannot. People on the other side are available to support us, and their love is an energy that flows to us as much as we want. One of the main ways I sustain my mental health is by asking my mom, her… Read More »
Hello, reader. How you doing? I’m tempted to say good morning because morning is my favorite time. The world seems so alive in the quiet pre-dawn. Anything is possible. I wrote this post for you called relationship attempts. False spring bloomed, and now it’s back to full-time Oregon rain. relationship attempts Last night I remembered… Read More »
Hello, this is a story about a teacher who inspired me named Jervey Tervalon. Lots of inspiring teacher stories, but this one ends in a way you might not expect. job Once upon a time I was a young adult and didn’t know what to do with my life. Well, I knew I was queer… Read More »
Hey, reader. How are you doing? I made a bee necklace I want to show you. What do you think? It makes me happy. The thread is a fake leather cord, the metal bee I don’t seem to be allergic to, the glass smaller red beads are sweet, and the larger glass red beads I’ve… Read More »
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 »