I’m afraid of a lot of things: balloons, rollercoasters, porta-potties, and parallel parking. But there is nothing that scares me as much as the idea of being… Read more “The Scariest Thing”
Category: Thoughts
Arrows
There is a well-known Buddhist parable about the first and second arrows. The first arrow is pain. The second arrow is suffering. We can only avoid one.
Thank you, next
I haven’t written in awhile, but the last month or so had been incredibly busy. I love the end of one year and the anticipation of another.… Read more “Thank you, next”
Being well
A few people have asked lately about my love life, and I don’t really blame them because come on, I always have a tale or two. I… Read more “Being well”
Hope for Now
How can I instill such hope, but be left with none of my own? What if I could sing just one song and it might save somebody’s… Read more “Hope for Now”
A friend to me
For a brief period of time, I was doing pretty well at actually posting here semi-regularly. I have something like 20 drafts sitting, ready to go, but… Read more “A friend to me”
I punched my phone yesterday
I was going to post a selfie yesterday. It was a nice selfie. Hair done, smiling, a great shade of lipstick. I’ll probably post it another day,… Read more “I punched my phone yesterday”
This is STILL not about politics.
Think for a moment of the most painful, scarring, traumatic thing you have experienced so far in your life. Maybe a thing so painful you don’t tell… Read more “This is STILL not about politics.”
Some body
“And I said to my body. softly. ‘I want to be your friend.’ it took a long breath. and replied ‘i have been waiting my whole life… Read more “Some body”
Merge
What traffic sign best reflects your life right now? I’m trying to find inspiration. Writing prompts. I actually have a few books of writing prompts given to… Read more “Merge”
