I've been accused on more than one occasion of using the word astounding too often. That my reaction to things is over the top. That I don't need to react as strongly as I do to seemingly everyday things and occurrences. But I beg to differ. I hope I am always this blown away by …
A Pep Talk for the Fear-Filled
I am all up in my feelings today about something I’m doing tonight. It’s the first time I’m doing this thing that has been in the works for months and I’m nervous, fear-filled, insecure, excited, honored, hopeful, inspired, and well, a little nauseous. I want to back out. I want to cancel. My default is …
I am so Angry and Tired and Sad but I Refuse to Stop Rising Up
I swear to god the punches just keep on coming. If it's something good and decent and kind, it will be ripped away right now. It feels like every good move or victory for empathy and compassion and inclusion has been burned to the ground, or will be soon and I am just holding my …
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Too Sober For This 