‘Doing the right thing’ and ‘being fair’ are virtues I aspire to, and this has been true much of my life, though I look at other people’s situations with kinder eyes now, now that I’m older. I could be harsh in my youth when I perceived failure in these areas. This was an especial problem with my eating disorder. The behaviours it demanded led to … Continue reading Do The Right Thing.
I had plans for the beginning of August that didn’t include chaos. I was thinking maybe camping. The chaos isn’t originating with me this time, though I come to it easily enough; it’s coming from my daughter’s. She is ready to pull the trigger and leave the abusive relationship she’s in, which is fabulous news. She’s going to be moving into my home with my … Continue reading The Best Laid Plans…an off-the-cuff joint.
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.
“No fate but what we make,” is a favourite quote of mine. It comes from Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991), a favourite movie of mine. I like almost any movie that has a nuclear explosion in it. They fascinate me. They’re beautiful in their destruction. I like the quote because it inspires me. Much of that movie inspired me, in fact, though my life has … Continue reading No Fate.
From Famine to Feast. 