Yesterday we held the first fat transqueer disabled dance. It was a beautiful day for unconditional love. All bodies are valid bodies, and I’m compelled to co-create a space where all bodies belong. I’m happy to dance in the revolution. When I scheduled the fat transqueer disabled dance, I didn’t know there was a huge… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you? I’m thinking about how I like to be credited for my work. My zines, blog posts, poems, and art are valuable. Beyond money, the publishing industry, and the art world, what I create matters. So it matters how you share. how I like to be credited for my work Most… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? The world is weird, and reality is full of surprises. Sometimes what’s true needs space to emerge–it’s ok to make mistakes. Perceiving is a creative process. art When we look at art, we can tell that perceiving is a creative process because look how differently we draw the same… 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 »
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 »
“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 »
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 »
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 »
“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 »
“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 »