Dealing with Dante and my DNA
A year ago, I ordered a DNA whole-genome sequencing (10x) test from Dante Labs. It was on sale for a price I haven’t seen before… Read More »Dealing with Dante and my DNA
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Enjoy
I’ve got notes for blog posts everywhere, but I’ve been too busy living life to document how. The important lessons I’ve mulled for years around… Read More »Enjoy
Mental toolkit for overwhelming times
As I’ve said before, much of brain-retraining has to do with speaking to the primitive parts of the brain in ways it can’t ignore. Being… Read More »Mental toolkit for overwhelming times
When I lose everything but me
This is one of several blog posts I drafted late last year and got distracted from. This isn’t the duckiest or most amusing one to… Read More »When I lose everything but me
“Best Christmas in years”
J’s experience of the holiday of loving and giving was one of manipulating and threatening for a long time. He doesn’t say that, of course;… Read More »“Best Christmas in years”
My guts are gallivanting
The past few weeks have been… interesting. I seem to have gastroparesis, because after every bite or two of food, I felt like I’d swallowed… Read More »My guts are gallivanting
Just like Hemingway (no, really)
I read, years ago, something from Ernest Hemingway about his process. (I can’t wait to see which of my literary friends will be able to… Read More »Just like Hemingway (no, really)
International group post: Love is portable
The point is this: love is portable. Real, solid love can handle time and distance. I’ve been saying that for a very long time. I… Read More »International group post: Love is portable
There’s always an afterwards
When I was a nurse, I could see when death was creeping up on someone. I saw gray fluttering around the person’s edges, especially around… Read More »There’s always an afterwards
The Red Pen Technique (dramatic music, please)
This is probably the simplest, most powerful tool for getting your complex care back into the realm of sanity. It’s easier said than done, but… Read More »The Red Pen Technique (dramatic music, please)