i used to have poetry (2018)

Since WordPress keeps sending me helpful notifications regarding my old posts and publications, I decided I might as well take the hint and toss some of them back out into the universe for further consideration. Doing so makes me feel productive, and that’s good for my brain and needy ego, while the minimal work required is good for my terminal laziness. Win-win. header image credit: … Continue reading i used to have poetry (2018)

December and the Primal Scream – an off-the-cuff joint.

1. I’m not at my best in the fall – depression takes over and takes me for a ride. It’s interesting – I can feel my depression creeping up on me as October marches on, and I can feel my brain starting to come back online in fits and starts as December progresses. It’s an odd thing to feel your thinking turn back on. My … Continue reading December and the Primal Scream – an off-the-cuff joint.

The Annual, ‘My Depression Is Here Again, and Isn’t That Surprising’ rant – an off-the-cuff joint.

1 I’ve abandoned any number of writing efforts this month. I hate everything, and that’s a hard mindset to push “publish” with. I can’t seem to find my feet when it comes to thinking, doing, and feeling. It doesn’t help that my motivation is in the toilet. None of this is unusual for me in October – it’s my second least favourite month for a … Continue reading The Annual, ‘My Depression Is Here Again, and Isn’t That Surprising’ rant – an off-the-cuff joint.

What You Don’t Know Is Important – Intimate Partner Violence In The Family

The times, they are a-changin’. It’s been a minute. What’s new and exciting? This was the question I asked my kids when they came home from school, back when they were small. It’s the question I ask my grandson now. I rarely ask it of myself, as I’m well aware of the changes as they happen. We’ve had all kinds of change here on my … Continue reading What You Don’t Know Is Important – Intimate Partner Violence In The Family