The first thing I remember about Kindergarten is roll call. Especially during the first few days of school. Every morning, the bus driver would pick me up on my block on Applewood Lane, where all I had to do was stand at the end of my own driveway, and wait for the big yellow bus … Continue reading Deeper: Desiring Freedom
A couple of observations, this second weekend of June. On Thursday, I changed my tagline. Big deal, right? "Nothing to offer except my own confusion," to "pleni sunt cæli et terra gloria tua." I felt that the former no longer represented my worth or sense of self. The latter however, is a phrase taken directly … Continue reading Taglines, Sketchbooks, and Records
Lately, I've been feeling a bit discouraged. You see, I started Sun Requiem over two years ago, because I had a great desire to share my inner world with others. But what happened, when I poured out my heart, one post after another, one month after the next? Not much. And that really bothers me, … Continue reading Chosen the Despised
My social media feeds these days are flooded with messages regarding depression and suicidality: it's hard, get help, speak up, reach out. Suddenly, in light of the deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, everyone is seeking to understand that same world I was fighting my way out of not too long ago. However, had … Continue reading Measure Your Life
Last year on this date, I published a piece called "The Lord of the Rings: Another Fangirl Essay," and some of the first posts on this blog were also about, or related to, Tolkien's works. His imagination acted as a starting point for my writing. (See: Thank you, Professor Tolkien; Parody: All that is gold … Continue reading Archetypes, Female Masculinity, and Male Homosocial Desire in Tolkien’s Middle Earth
God, you have been good to me. You have rescued me from many dangers, and used me as Your vessel. But now, I'm tired. My spirit is still willing, but my flesh is so weak. Can I burn this brightly without burning out? As I shine out into the darkness, will I not attract the … Continue reading The Imposter Artist
You all know the cat, now here's the tale. (or tail!) Enjoy the trilogy. Disclaimer: This is not, and isn't meant to be, allegory. Many parts of my Emotional Support Cat story reflect themes of the gospel, however it is not the complete message of the gospel, nor does the actual gospel ever mention a … Continue reading The Gospel, Told By A Cat Called Jet
I saw you when you walked into class today. Bare legged and wet from the rain, the first thing I noticed was the fear in your eyes. Despite the fact that it's early June, today was chilly. Outside, pollen flowed downhill in chalky yellow rainwater streams, and whirled around in eddies, parallel to small footpaths. … Continue reading Chalky Yellow Streams
"As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." Proverbs 27:17 NKJV In a few posts back (Stepping Out of the Sun), I wrote about how being socially isolated in high school allowed me to focus on growing as an individual. I did what I could, with what I had, where … Continue reading Credo Music: As Iron Sharpens Iron
June 1-2 It's just a number, right? 3 harmless digits and a decimal, which indicate the force that gravity exerts on my body. But I shouldn't have stepped onto that scale. Curiosity killed the cat, and no satisfaction can bring it back. After the chamber opens, Schrödinger's cat isn't coming back to life. While waiting … Continue reading Curiosity Killed Schrödinger’s Cat
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an osprey bangs its beak on a keyboard and translations somehow come out of that
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Educating people about life with mast cell disorders
My journey as a scientist, writer, and mother with ME/CFS
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