Hi Darling Ones, Like a good GenXer Sister #2’s laptop is filled with personality-defining stickers. The one I’m most envious of is the duck-duck-grey duck one. Like a total ding dong who lacks any real,…
Browsing Category Hermit Truths
Unburdening Myself
Hello Darling Ones, Last night I finished Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia by philosopher Kate Manne. It’s one of those books that should be required reading for all humans. I’d also include Black AF History:…
Facing Cold, Hard Facts
Dear Darling Ones, I like to do big deals on the 6th of the month. Be born (June 6th). Have a stroke (March 6th). Face cold, hard facts (July 6th). What? You might be asking…
Today I’m 52 & Still Doing the Hard Things
Hello Darling Ones, Today is my birthday! I made it to 52. Today also marks 15 months since my stroke. And, if we’re marking anniversaries, 12 months since I did the hardest thing I ever…
Not a Good Day
Uff Da, Darling Ones, Today has been a rough one. Yesterday was a rough one too, and I am deep down in the feeling sorry for myself dumps. I had eye day yesterday and it…
Cutting Me Loose
Hiya Darling Ones, Yesterday my physical therapist and my swimming therapist met with me while I was in the pool, and despite my howls of complaint, they are going to discharge me on June 12th….