What would I change about “modern” society? Are we so sure we’re modern? What does that even mean? Some of us are technologically advanced. Some of us have lots of toys and stuff. Some of us aren’t sure we’ll have food or water today. Some of us will die today because we lack healthcare or clean water. Are we including all that under the banner … Continue reading Modern Is Small.
I I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, and this has been true for most of my life. I’ve never been a huge fan of meat. It’s mostly the taste, though the eating disorder also made it about the calories. On the other hand, I can’t think of a single fruit or vegetable I’ve tried that I’ve disliked, though some I perhaps wouldn’t put … Continue reading Fruits, Vegetables, and Eating Disorder Recovery
I’ve fifty-six years under my belt, and so far, I’ve made quite a few mistakes. I’ve also managed to learn a thing or two. Sometimes, I try to pass life lessons to my kids, but they’re in their twenties, and, as is customary at that age, they know everything, so I have to dispense the pearls elsewhere. It’s not unexpected – I knew everything myself … Continue reading Ten Things I Know To Be True
Conspicuous consumption I have a lot of dresses for someone who mostly doesn’t wear them. The owning and holding is something that started about a decade ago, shortly after I returned home from an inpatient eating disorder treatment program. Before that, I had only a few, special occasion dresses in my closet, old faithfuls that I’d haul out for weddings, funerals, and Christmas dinner. It’s … Continue reading I Have Troubles With Dresses
From Famine to Feast 