I was tearing down a deep flight of stairs surrounded by other heaving bodies. We were running, because we were … More
Tag: sadness
talk.
Driving through the sunlit, endearingly gritty streets of Tacoma yesterday evening, I chat with my friend Ben after what felt … More
Reminder.
Brushing it off and saying “it’s just one of those days” is a disservice to yourself. It’s a cheat out of giving … More
Less.
I feel everything so keenly and bluntly today. A grade A example of a seemingly bipolar being, sensing each moment pointedly … More
The fight.
Pain is a strange thing. It’s beautiful and it’s horrifying and it’s been researched and reviewed and wondered about for … More
Unconditional.
This last week I got to spend time with my sister, Hilary, and my brother in law, Ron at their … More
The pursuit of happiness.
We are constantly being told how we deserve to be happy. “As long as you’re happy.” “Make yourself happy.” “If … More
Unknown.
It’s days like today that make me miss home the most. The sky is an ominous gray, rain drips down … More
Creeps.
Through a constant stream of social media, a never ending source of news constantly being thrown at you from the … More
Dad, year 4.
It won’t be until 10:10 today that my dad died four years ago. I honestly and embarrassingly can’t remember whether … More