"...that's the thing about coping: we often stay in survival mode and wear our heavy armor, even when we don't have to."
Category: Head
Getting to the Roots
"Instead of trying to will something into nonexistence, getting to the roots of our fears can help us understand them more. Having fears by our side as companions takes away the shame and makes them lose their power."
I’m Not a Great Writer
"I know what great writing is. I also know I'm not doing it."
It’s Hard to Be Progressive in a Small Town
"No one should be flying a confederate flag or driving a Hummer. No one should feel anything other than unsettling grief at what’s happening at the border. But isolated, rural communities are like that can of Campbell’s soup at the back of your cupboard. No one goes back there, that soup never leaves. No one’s throwing it out, but no one’s giving it any attention."
Where the Deer and the Antelope Play
There was an unforgettable moment I once witnessed during a visit to my home state of Wisconsin, a state that I haven’t lived in since 2014. It’s one involving the extreme kindness and politeness of strangers, a tale that I’m sure every Wisco expat has equally come to terms with. My dad and I went …
The Depth Of Our Free Time
I’m guilty of the following things, which sound different, but are very much the same. When I start to get hungry and no food is around, I eat whatever is closest to me. This usually happens at work, and is usually something that makes me keel over in pain later because my body can’t eat …
