Swollen Politics


Washington is in the midst of a major heat wave after nearly a whole month of June Gloom in addition to January through May Gloom. I learned this last year about myself: I swell really bad in the heat. I only know this now because I am sitting at the kitchen table (like I do)…

Moving Forward


It’s been a difficult week to say the least. I think I am getting a sore throat because of exhaustion. Usually if I am super fatigued, I start to feel like I am getting sick and now that’s exactly what is happening. I have been doing a lot of painting at work. I think I…

Letting Go


I think this is the hardest part of recovery; letting go. Letting go of the past, letting go of past or current judgements, letting go of bitterness, anger, resentment… I still sleep with the lights on all night ever since I got raped four years ago as of the 13th of this month. I sleep…