I’m not sure when it happened. Maybe it was taking Nancy off the ventilators and watching my friend die as a result of the drugs she just couldn’t beat. Maybe it was when Liz died. Or before she died, when she was just severely sexually assaulted and then went back to the guy … [Read more...]
Running for my life.
Back in 2017, when my depression was at it's worst, I was running nearly every day. And it helped. I am pretty sure it kept me alive, actually. See, I am someone who feels things in my body. (Insert weird joke here). No, seriously. If I am stressed, my body hurts. If I am tired, … [Read more...]
Hello to kottke.org readers!
Last week, a Gen-X Nerd’s dream came true, and Jason Kottke linked to my newsletter. Consequently, about five hundred new folks showed up. Hi there. *waves* Here is the least you need to know for all of this to make sense: Several years ago I was doing street level homeless … [Read more...]
Concentric Circles of Care
I am the sort of person who needs a schedule. Left to my own devices, I will wander around in my house all day, wearing pajamas and leaving in my wake detritus consisting of the remains of crunchy snacks and coffee cups. So if I am to be productive at all, I must have a schedule. … [Read more...]
Today I wept in a coffee shop.
Today I wept in a coffee shop. The last four months have been both the best of times and the worst of times. I have all of the excitement of starting something new. No limits, nothing is off the table, no traditions or sacred cows. A blank slate. But also the complete lack of … [Read more...]
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