Month: October 2023

  • Friendships

    There are things about friendship that I don’t understand. Wait, that’s not it. I have a hard time maintaining friendships. During every life change, when I move on from a group of friends for whatever reason, be it a move or a change in job, I don’t keep in touch. I don’t always understand why,…

  • When the Mind Dances

    This morning, as I was driving in the dark, I felt my soul start to leave my body. I had a sudden feeling of elation; I felt like a part of me without boundaries was dispersed and floating above me. Seconds later I felt terror as my rational brain kicked in and I doubted any…

  • Crying Gets the Sad Out of You

    I don’t remember my dreams anymore. In college I kept a dream journal, and sometimes I would remember two dreams a night. I would write them down and read about possible interpretations, use them to inspire my art, and ruminate over their meanings. I suspect the medication that helps me sleep really well also is…