Today is the 10th anniversary of Jasmine's death. I am not in the place to go into details for anyone who doesn't know them, not today, and not after the last 24 hours. It's a joyous kind of place, though, just too emotional for work. If you'd like to hear her story sometime, let me … Continue reading losing jasmine – 10 years later
Life
fleeting equilibrium
You know how sometimes you have that moment of knowing you're in exactly the right place you need to be right now, surrounded by exactly the right people and doing exactly the right things (even if they're difficult)? That's how I'm feeling right now. Being social is still a challenge, but one that's lessening with … Continue reading fleeting equilibrium
perspective
I just met with a student who's homeless. Here's what he told me. He told me he came out here from Midwest for a girl. (He's 19). He said when he got here, her story changed. He worked at a restaurant, but the season ended. He worked at a cannery, but the season ended. He's … Continue reading perspective
national coming out day
I'm bisexual. I didn't admit this to myself until I was in my late 30's. Is there a story? Of course there is. And it involves a woman. All the best ones do. I met her at work, and I felt that instant pull that I have with some women over the course of my … Continue reading national coming out day
quiet on the outside (cacophony on the inside)
There are patterns to how I approach things, for better or for worse. There are steps, even. Something makes me uncomfortable and sticks in my head. It pisses me off, it chafes and it will not go away. It's an idea or a sentence or a movie or a song or a word, but what … Continue reading quiet on the outside (cacophony on the inside)
start by doing what’s necessary
After the dust starts to clear (or the fog starts to lift, the silver starts to shine, choose your metaphor), I spent some time this weekend thinking about what my life DOES look like and what I'd LIKE it to look like. Okay, to be completely honest, I spent that time last night, or perhaps … Continue reading start by doing what’s necessary
Psychologizing the Gods
"By psychologizing the gods, we have contributed to the ongoing disenchantment of the world, which began with the Enlightenment. We have humanized the gods, but in doing so, we have sometimes lost the sense of the gods as gods." from The Archetypes are Gods: Re-godding the Archetypes I happened upon this article by accident today, … Continue reading Psychologizing the Gods
TK: Fresh Corn & Herb Pasta Salad
This recipe was fantastic - incredibly flavorful and likely to get more so as the season progresses and stuff is fresh. I'd love to have all the ingredients from the farmer's market. My meat-eating family loved it as well - and it was super easy to make. Thug Kitchen FTW!
Things I Want to Remember: Portland RnR Half Marathon 2013
Intense pleasure at the forecast for cool, cloudy, and possibly rainy weather. The truly awesome expo, and being there with the person who inspired me to start this beautiful madness. The Max, packed with other marathoners, and feeling pride in the way Trimet assisted racers. Our first approach to the waterfront, and being amongst the … Continue reading Things I Want to Remember: Portland RnR Half Marathon 2013
I like to eat!
I mean, there's no big secret in that. I like food and every time I try to cut certain foods out of my repertoire, it just leads to obsession, pain and ultimately abandonment of the banishment, which circles into self-loathing, recrimination and a host of other bad things. Strictly counting calories does the same thing. … Continue reading I like to eat!
by the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea 