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the beehive collective

Yesterday an important radical art collective The Beehive Collective came to town to share art with us and storytelling.  I’m so happy I was able to get my disabled ass there with Ming’s help.  I couldn’t stay for the whole time. But it’s the next morning, and I’m still glowing with joy to have met… Read More »

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ED

“Yeah, that guy is the ED,” Ming said.  “The executive director.” “Oh,” I said.  “I thought you meant the erectile dysfunction.” We laughed.  Yes, powerful people who perform class in yuck ways, believe in business models, and think they deserve more money than other people destroy my erections, personally. I used to have to pass… Read More »

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ambition

Hello, reader.  How are you doing?  Are you an ambitious person?  How are you with conflict?  Spirit said my ambition is peace and rest, but my destiny is creating conflict. Whoa, I see a contradiction there.  No wonder I feel so much consternation about my life’s work. It was different to ask the cards about… Read More »

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the moth

Hello, reader.  How are you doing?  A good friend of mine for 30+ years, Jason Burton, is a comedian in Portland, Oregon.  He spoke at a Moth performance in February.  This video is great storytelling.  The topic of the night was Love Hurts. I like how Jason talks about our shared high school years–I knew… Read More »

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hysterical

“This is hysterical,” I said, pointing to my face. It was toward the end of an argument with Ming, and we were in the kitchen.  I finally took a break to pee then cook some breakfast. “I’m not saying you’re hysterical,” Ming said. “No–I know you’re not,” I replied.  “I’m just saying this is what… Read More »

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bag

“Yes, you should carry that bag that has your first aid stuff in it,” I said.  Ming was about to leave on a hike with two elder friends.  He was figuring out what to bring. “But it’s so heavy, it hurts your body to carry,” I continued.  “That’s not good to hurt your body, in… Read More »

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wound healing

Hello, reader.  How you doing?  There’s a sign that says “Wound Healing” near a local hospital in Springfield.  A place that specializes in healing wounds. Every time I see that sign, I imagine showing up to ask for help. “Please help me–I can’t heal these wounds on my own,” I say. So many times I’ve… Read More »

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activist relationships

Hello, reader.  How are you?  Are you curious about activist relationships?  I define activist as anyone who has a vision for a better world and works toward it. ask Ming “How would you define activist?” I asked Ming. “Motivated by a cause,” said Ming.  “Someone who takes action, for a cause?  I dunno–seems like there… Read More »

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I’m gonna love her

My friend shared this song with me.  Wow, it’s my new theme song.  Thank you, friend.  It’s about one of my favorite topics: self-love.  Yes, let’s be kind to the person in the mirror.  Please give it a listen–I’m gonna love her. What brilliance.  I’m gonna love her too. It’s by Aria the Vocalist; Aria… Read More »

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seven of swords

Hello, how are you doing?  I don’t have a ton of experience with tarot.  But I’ve been doing it for a while now.  I like to take it slow and learn about myself and my life through this cool lens.  The seven of swords is classic about theft and deception.  But it has also felt… Read More »