04 Aug
Blog, Poetry, Psychology, School, Writing

Anything but This Thing

So, updating this blog is clearly not a strong area of mine.  I even have it set as a reminder in my task management software, but compared to all the other things I have scheduled, it always seems the easiest to bump to another day.  With so many generative balls in the area lately, one that is summary-ish really doesn't feel like it comes in firs...

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09 Jan
Blog, Psychology, Writing

Roadblocks

So, I don’t experience writer’s block. That’s not bragging, I just approach it differently. If I’m in a writing mode, but I’m not feeling the juju for the project I’m supposed to be working on, I just write, well, anything else. Writing is never a waste, even if the words don’t end up in the final product. And often, getting whatever it was that wa...

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07 Sep
Blog, Fiber, Psychology

You’ll Be Needing Stitches

So yea. I don't know what to write about right now. I'm a total frazzle for reasons that are not domestically wise to address here, on top of the whole MFA application thing, which involves epic levels of writing and hand-wringing, and subjective scrutiny. But here we are. What I am focusing on right now is the fact that I bo...

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14 Sep
Blog, Psychology

Dirling Whervish

The last week has felt fairly nutso. Trying to break out of my rut of stagnation has been challenged by a number of things. Physical therapy for my knee resulted in some excessive bruising, swelling and soreness. I've also had that tingly/scratchy/electric feeling behind my eyes and in the back of my sinuses which has me constantly questioning if I...

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09 Sep
Blog, Psychology, Reading, Writing

Don’t Fuck Over The Gays For A Plot

Now, I have a lot of strong opinions regarding the differences in the experience as a gay man reading M/M romance written by a straight woman versus a gay man, and I am planning an in-depth post on that when I have the time and wherewithal to articulate myself sufficiently mindfully. But I am compelled to jump ahead and focus on something more spec...

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02 Sep
Blog, Fiber, Psychology

Procrastiknitting

I'm thinking it may be the one unifying experience of living in the United States right now, no matter what your politics or beliefs, this pandemic has changed how we experience our lives. Between preexisting anxiety and depression and all the fear and uncertainty surrounding Covid, I've probably succumbed more to the isolation than most. I have no...

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31 Aug
Blog, Fiber, Psychology

Monday Musings

Anyone who knows me in the slightest is aware of just how abhorrent I find marketing myself. Even in my Fiber Artist role, I'm much more comfortable talking about projects than trying to sell something. And since being inauthentic never really pays off, I probably won't be trying to sell anything here, either. So, let's just talk a bit and get to k...

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