Why is it that almost all of the survivors blame themselves? The answer is two fold: 1) They are encouraged to think that. Survivors are still blamed for what they were wearing, or drinking, or their choice of venue, or the company they keep. 2) Its easier to blame one’s self. The idea that you … [Read more...]

Recently, I was talking to the owner of a local shop who despaired over how rude and impatient some customers have been lately. “What people don’t understand that we had to go from 0 to 100 overnight. We are all understaffed.” Hiring and training takes time. The pandemic has also highlighted how … [Read more...]

I recently read a novel* in which a character makes a Faustian bargain. What he wants, more than anything, more than his life, is to feel like enough. And so, he trades his soul for a year of "enough-ness". And suddenly, everyone he meets wants to be around him and wants to give him their … [Read more...]

Here’s a found poem apropos of this strange, and sometimes wonder-full, year. "For One Who Is Exhausted, a Blessing."  When the rhythm of the heart becomes hectic, Time takes on the strain until it breaks; Then all the unattended stress falls in On the mind like an endless, increasing … [Read more...]