You’re (probably) reading this at the end of September. I’m writing this at the end of August. The seasons are actually turning when you read this. I’m already thinking ahead to the turning of the…
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anatomy of a resentment
Y’all know I started a new job. Two, actually, so there’s a fair amount of time management going on in my day. I guess I didn’t tell you, but you would have figured it out:…
another pretty cool question to ask
How’s your week going? Today, mine happens to be fine. Good actually. But that’s not always the case. Sometimes it’s just irritating. Things are hard when they don’t have to be. People are grumpy. They…
practicing on myself
I gave a talk a couple of weeks ago on the topic of reconciliation. I thought I’d plagiarize myself a bit here today. I guess it’s more in line with “reduce, reuse and recycle” then…
oh for goodness’ sake
We have established that you are good. We did that a long time ago. You were born good. You still want to be good. No, I don’t mean a goodie-two-shoes (where did that phrase even…
a colorful new…
I started a new part-time job about a month ago from the time I’m writing this. It’s such a great reminder of so many things. New is scary. I haven’t mastered new yet. (yellow) New…
an easy(?) alternative to shaming yourself
I’m in an uncomfortable space. I’m a little squirrely and unfocused. A little disoriented. A lot disappointed. A bit unsure. Easily exhausted. All of these things are happening at an unconscious level. Well actually, I’m…
fun with words
I know words are important. They have power. I always talk about them so seriously, but they can also be really fun. So, I thought, “Hey, let’s play with words today!” I thought it’d be…
more on being wrong
I was talking to a young friend of mine. It was really helpful, because they reminded me of a few things I’d forgotten. We were talking (and talking and talking) about many things because it…
right or wrong? is there another choice?
Am I wrong? Am I right? Is there another option? As humans, we so desperately want not to be wrong. We’re just wired that way. You see, our amygdala, the more primitive part of our…
