I wasn't planning on it, but I'm going to be dragging out my sewing machine (Jolene, my modern gal, although I may see about going antique for part of this), dusting out her innards, and putting her to work again on masks. More. Masks. I've already made over 800 of them. Some of these will … Continue reading Mel’s Monday Musings: July 20, 2020
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Mel’s Monday Musings: July 22, 2019
Hi! How's your Monday been? I woke up to pleasant temperatures (thank you, rain!) and no headache for the first time in a few days, so that was a good start! I don't get headaches often, especially not recurrent-for-days ones, so when I do I'm a big baby about them. It's been a sleepy kind … Continue reading Mel’s Monday Musings: July 22, 2019
Mel’s Monday Musings: March 25, 2019
"Party" Druidry...
An Inside Look at Phobias: More Than Fear
A detailed accounting of a triggered phobia event
Mango Lady
I have one of those faces. Well, no, it's probably not my face, since I don't always wear a friendly expression and tend to get lost in thought a lot, even in public. There's something about me, though, that induces complete strangers to come up to me in public places (including restrooms) and ask my … Continue reading Mango Lady
What Optimism Isn’t
When I was in second grade (back when dinosaurs still roamed the earth), our report cards were handwritten. There was a nice long section on the back for comments from the teacher -- none of this comment-by-number computerized mess. I always received glowing praise about my "sunny disposition" or my good grades -- except one … Continue reading What Optimism Isn’t
Why I’m a Big Fan of Ink (updated)
Tattoos were one of the big Not No But Hell Nos in my circles growing up. I never really understood the objection, even with the whole "body as temple" mindset. Doesn't it make sense to decorate your temple as you see fit? I got my first ink as a very generous deal in 2014. I … Continue reading Why I’m a Big Fan of Ink (updated)
“Legitimate” Grief — or Why it Still Matters
[NOTE: This three-year-old post was imported from an old blog of mine. This month marks 13 years since the day I reference below, not ten.] ________________________________________________________ December 18, 2013, marks ten years since the worst day of my life. I can't believe it's been a decade since I lost my first child, since I spent … Continue reading “Legitimate” Grief — or Why it Still Matters
You Don’t Get To
Orlando. Orlando. I still can't wrap my mind around this. (In case you're living under a rock and hadn't heard, a gunman opened fire in an Orlando nightclub. Current estimates are 49 -- not counting the gunman -- dead and 53 injured. It was a gay club.) LGBT people were targeted. That seems pretty clear. … Continue reading You Don’t Get To
The Dark Side of Intelligence
(This entire post is going to sound terrible and possibly self-aggrandizing, and I apologize now for any pain caused -- but I don't believe in minimizing my truths to make other people feel more comfortable.) I think most parents hope their children will be smart, maybe even smarter than Dear Old Mom and Dad themselves. … Continue reading The Dark Side of Intelligence
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