Going back to school has been simultaneously the greatest blessing and the most heinous curse. That may sound like dramatic hyperbole, but after everything that’s happened to…… Read more “Summer School and IFS-Part 1”
The Lesson of History
When I was in high school, the only American History I learned was through the end of the Civil War. We never really discussed Reconstruction, Jim Crow,…… Read more “The Lesson of History”
Meditation and IFS
(I wrote this post in “common” terms instead of IFS terms to hopefully make it easier to understand without lengthy explanations.) (Found at freevector.com) I have never…… Read more “Meditation and IFS”
A Little Enlightenment
School is finished for the term, but my usual frantic activity has not begun. Typically, I spend my breaks working long hours on projects here at the…… Read more “A Little Enlightenment”
The First Step
If I were to summarize, based on looking back over the years, trying to move on from the abuse and change my life, the first step would…… Read more “The First Step”
Mother’s Day
I am a somber writer. I suppose I try to not be a person who ignores the bad just so I can feel good. I remember Bruce…… Read more “Mother’s Day”
Failure
If you are a sports fan, the only thing you notice in this picture are the rings on Jordan’s hand. Because his failures don’t matter to you.…… Read more “Failure”
Periods of Adjustment
Life is very boring right now. I am headed into finals week and I honestly can’t be bothered to be stressed. I think it’s the lack of…… Read more “Periods of Adjustment”
Normal
I’m not entirely sure why humans insist on trying to keep up the “normal” under our current situation. I got a call from my 2nd son’s teacher…… Read more “Normal”
Life Goes On
Or so I’ve heard. The fluctuations of emotions are pretty irregular right now. Where I used to react positively to interaction with people on Zoom and text,…… Read more “Life Goes On”
