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The truth is that domestic violence and violence against women touch many of us. This violence is not a private matter. Behind closed doors it is shielded and hidden and it only intensifies. It is protected by silence – everyone's silence. Violence against women is learned. Each of us must examine - and change - the ways in which our own behavior might contribute to, enable, ignore or excuse all such forms of violence. I promise to do so, and to invite other men and allies to do the same.—Sir Patrick Stewart

Just Like Death

January 15, 2018January 15, 2018 · Leave a comment ·

And just like death every path of planned futures faded until empty black was every way forward. When she placed a foot, pounding and quiet, the path quaked ripples toward … Continue reading Just Like Death

The Costume

January 13, 2018January 13, 2018 · Leave a comment ·

“Plus, I believe Gettin’ kinda chubby I’m just saying ’cause I wuv you”—Mother Gothel, “Mother Knows Best” A few days ago I decided to pull out my Renaissance Fair costume … Continue reading The Costume

17 Self Care Highlights from 2017

January 1, 2018January 1, 2018 · 1 Comment ·

“I knew what I wanted; I went in and got it Did all the things that you said that I wouldn’t I told you that I would never be forgotten … Continue reading 17 Self Care Highlights from 2017

“I can certainly try.” is a Bunch of Linguistic Bullshit (Part 2: Analysis)

December 29, 2017February 24, 2018 · 2 Comments ·

“And another one bites the dust Oh, why can I not conquer love? And I might have thought that we were one Wanted to fight this war without weapons And … Continue reading “I can certainly try.” is a Bunch of Linguistic Bullshit (Part 2: Analysis)

“I can certainly try” is a Bunch of Linguistic Bullshit (Part 1)

December 26, 2017February 24, 2018 · 7 Comments ·

“Tears on your pillow will dry and you will learn Just how to love again Oh my weeping willow Let your leaves fall and return Oh darling the seasons are … Continue reading “I can certainly try” is a Bunch of Linguistic Bullshit (Part 1)

The things I Dream About

December 13, 2017December 13, 2017 · Leave a comment ·

I can see him standing there, lording himself over his domain. “Messiah,” I spat the word on the black earth. My head twitching in negation, I avert my eyes. Backing … Continue reading The things I Dream About

Two Sense

December 13, 2017December 13, 2017 · Leave a comment ·

I am a penny blacked and scraped flat, like the bottom of a well dug hole, rusted by life; Bureaucrat, heart working by rote, who cannot get back courage or … Continue reading Two Sense

Unrevealed Man

December 6, 2017December 6, 2017 · 2 Comments ·

I have pushed, plied, & pried Your features: Rolling flat your edges With Emotions, explanations, & elements Which were never yours. I have cobbled into existence a chimera: Three dimensional … Continue reading Unrevealed Man

“I’d certainly like to.” is not, after all, “yes.”

December 2, 2017December 26, 2017 · 2 Comments ·

“Choices, skillfully made, lead to freedom. You don’t have to be swept away by your feeling.”—Henepola Gunaratana It’s been a troubling week. I’ve skipped a lot of meals. I’ve cried … Continue reading “I’d certainly like to.” is not, after all, “yes.”

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