I worry about being misinterpreted, probably more than I should. As someone with anxiety disorder, I monitor myself for early signs that I am anxious so that I can address it and reduce it quickly. As part of that, I monitor how people respond to me. That can, however, be misleading. Unless they directly andContinue reading “Relearning to be Social”
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Pushing Language Around
Am I pushing language around for my preconceived truth? What’s your thesis? How do I know before I research? I don’t have a thesis. I have a hypothesis. An uncertain hypothesis. All hypotheses are uncertain by definition. When do they become certain? Do they? If I start with a thesis, will I only find it’sContinue reading “Pushing Language Around”
My Frail Child with a Steel Core
(Memories Surfaced by the King Soopers Shooting) Oh, my frail child with a steel core, don’t forget how strong you are. You’ve conquered so much and I see the pain and fear circling around you. I heard it in your voice, expected it, when I saw the news. Another tragedy, too close to you. TheContinue reading “My Frail Child with a Steel Core”
My Inner Songbird
My inner songbird is a crow. It is not a lovely nightingale, or even a mourning dove. No, my inner songbird is a squawking, croaking crow. It doesn’t have a lovely voice, or a gentle soothing sound. On the inside, I try to imagine my songbird can carry a tune. The reality is I don’tContinue reading “My Inner Songbird”
Elegy for Innocence
Part I I don’t linger in the memories now, unless new wounds trigger them.I don’t linger in the memories, but I do acknowledge them.I don’t linger, but I pause and say a prayer.I don’t linger in the past. My trigger point lowers in April and in the solemn time pre-Easter.My trigger point lowers when Jesus’Continue reading “Elegy for Innocence”
An Elegy for RSR
Elegy for RSR8/1956 – 4/1971 Her departure began in late 1970.The crisp Wisconsin fall gave way to dreary days.Low hanging clouds threatened snow.Bitter winds pierced loose woven sweaters. Families retrieved heavy coats from their storage places.They abandoned their screen porches with wicker sofas.Most settled into cozy indoor rooms.They turned on lamps to dispel the gloomContinue reading “An Elegy for RSR”
Two Objects in a Recurring Dream
Two objects in a recurring dream, first placed there by the ghost curled up and crying by the window. I know that ghost well. I know her, because I found her curled and crying in just that position many years ago, when she was still alive. Somehow, I know that she won’t stop crying untilContinue reading “Two Objects in a Recurring Dream”
Feed My Soul Books
I bought myself a book today for an Easter present, Beauty in the Wreckage by Brandon Andress. I like my books to interact with other books that I read, to feed my soul from many directions. Let me explain how Beauty in the Wreckage does that. I read–a lot. And, I cheat on most books,Continue reading “Feed My Soul Books”
A Conspiracy of Love
Lord, I’ve been learning how to draw closer to you in so many different ways. It’s almost two years since I slipped into St. Joseph’s hoping no one, especially my cousin, would notice the fraud in their midst. They did, of course, and it didn’t take them long either. After the second Tuesday Mass, they’dContinue reading “A Conspiracy of Love”
When do I Breathe YHWH?
I recognize the role of Judaism as the origins of my faith. Judaism, therefore, has a place of reverence in my heart. Some traditions of Judaism carry over to Catholicism. For example, the Day of Atonement, continues in confession, the act of contrition, and penance. And, I want to be respectful to my Jewish friendsContinue reading “When do I Breathe YHWH?”
Naked Soul Thoughts 