brilliantly broken brains, elven power, and exquisite sensitivity

Two years and six weeks later… 12 airplanes, 6 nights in hotels 2 preliminary hearings, 2 criminal trials (with jury) Testifying and enduring direct and cross examination 4 times A def...

choosing joy and care amidst grief and fear one week before testifying at trial again

“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” - Audre Lorde

the critical role of mysticism, imagination, and meaning in this moment

We can, we will, we must

icepacks, world tumult, pushing doorways, twin cities as home, and shared history

stay open and let hope in, but hold outcomes lightly if you want to retain a modicum of self-command and joy

Release & let this ancient medical system lull you to sleep with ease

Part II of "What Can Emerge in the Absence of a Plan? Everything. " (Sept. 5th)

Inner critic a Balrog roaring in your face? Here’s some strategies for working with that part. Hot Tip: don’t fight it. 💀

Earth shattering insights for prose while tossing in bed, or washing my hair, but where does it all go once my ass is in the chair?!? Anyone relate? 😉

Author’s recitation of piece: He tried to erase me with all the restA pledge to serve and protect, an oath to humanityStewards of The LawSafety for allHe’s a cop, po-po, 5-O“We’re gonna get the guy wh...

Rituals and tools for victim witness warriors testifying at jury trial

hungry ghosts, rick james, writerly dreams, and bodily care

I glanced at my cell and saw a confusing text from Dad: Does Shoshana know? We have to tell her. My gut seized. Something was wrong. My parents split when I was an infant but kept in touch, long aft...

A watched kettle never boils and getting a publication promises you nothing

hints from sobriety, buddhism, existential philosophy, and therapy clients

Shosh’s Sunday Sweet Treat for my fellow writers & creatives. 💜 Don’t forget friends!

We often long for perfect guidance about where to submit our writing, but there’s no substitute for getting to know the landscape ourselves.

Heart Tool #1: On the futility of living in a perpetual state of asking WHY, no matter how warranted your hunger and search may be

Although I own both devices, I prefer a dumbphone to a smartphone. It sounds counterintuitive, but that’s how I’m able to conserve one of the most scarce mental resources: my attention. Instead of scrolling through social media feeds, I spend my time r...

resilient dissent, ancestral wisdom, & the power of choice