High Stakes and Long-Winded Takes
My blog posts are lengthy. I am in the habit of choosing broad subjects with a great deal of nuance to consider. As pretty much everyone I’ve ever met…
Urgency and Perfectionism
I've written less than ever this year. I've been busy with school and therapy, but I've also allowed the perfect to become the enemy of th…
The Meaning of Marriage
For many years, I didn’t believe that marriage was for me because of its conservative connotations. However, conservatives don’t own the joy of commun…
I’m Engaged!
I am excited to announce that I’m getting married! My partner Ryann and I have been talking for months about how we want to express our commitment to…
Daughters of Patriarchy, Part 3: Embracing Oppression
When I was still riding in a car-seat, my mom liked to play Christian songs for kids on tape. One of them went, “I’m in-right, outright, upright, dow…
Daughters of Patriarchy, Part 2: Denial
Content note: this post briefly mentions rape but does not go into detail. Patriarchy has layers of subtlety. Our society, culture, and world are all…
Daughters of Patriarchy, Part 1: Sexual Obsession
I didn’t know the word, but as a very young child, I knew that my dad was a patriarch. I was four years old when I knew my parents were trying for a s…
Reaching for Stability and Sustainability
Answering a bunch of questions and explaining why and how I can move toward financial stability and sustainability. I wish I could say that I’m doing…
Revealing Poverty: The Legacy of Barbara Ehrenreich
One of my favorite authors passed away two days ago. Her name was Barbara Ehrenreich, and I continue to draw inspiration from her. She wrote with cutt…