Wish 314: quarters

Personal ads. They’re … personal! I write a Very Personal Ad each week to practice wanting, and get clarity about my desires. The point isn’t getting my wish (though cool things have emerged from wishing), the point is learning about my relationship...

Chicken 363: times a thousand

A look at the good and the hard in my week, a ritual of reflecting. It is Friday and we are here. {a breath for Friday, for this space, for being here when we get here.} Next week is SEVEN YEARS of consecutive Chickens. I am genuinely astonished. What worked this...

Wish 313: subterranean

Personal ads. They’re … personal! Very. I write a Very Personal Ad each week to practice wanting, and get clarity about my desires. The point isn’t getting my wish (though cool things have emerged from wishing), the point is learning about my...

Chicken 362: you forgot to be a giraffe

A look at the good and the hard in my week, a ritual of reflecting. It is Friday and we are here. {a breath for Friday, for this space, and for being here when we get here.} What worked this week? Asking friends to keep me company. Both virtual and IRL. Companionship...

Wish 312: easing and

Personal ads. They’re … personal! Very. I write a Very Personal Ad each week to practice wanting, and get clarity about my desires. The point isn’t getting my wish (though cool things have emerged from wishing), the point is learning about my...

Chicken 361: reasons and plates

A look at the good and the hard in my week, a ritual of reflecting. It is Friday and we are here. {a breath for Friday, for this space, and for being here when we get here.} And let’s start with an extra breath of joy and appreciation for today’s Supreme...
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