last weekend i was at a comedy show. the comic stood up and said “let’s face it san luis obispo, everyone in this room is white.” he was the second comic in a row to address the “all white audience.” erased. just like that. i’m white (just like everyone else in this room.) i’m white. […]
“Can we create a space where folks can show up, they can hate their body, not be at peace or at ease and still be welcome? Can the dark parts of people, the self loathing parts of people, the shameful parts of people be welcome and not feel like the price of admission is peace […]
This Body Is Not a Problem to be Fixed This body is an ancient galactic explosion – composed of hydrogen, flesh, carbon, superannuated stars, grit and sweat and tenderness. This body shared ten and a half months with God. It held a small forming creature within my womb while the rest of me […]
(Yes, I did spell Turmeric incorrectly on my bulk self-labeled spice jar. On Purpose. What?) Last month I got into a minor car accident. After the accident, I was experiencing a fair bit of discomfort along the left side of my neck and tension in the muscles under my left scapula. Enter Golden Turmeric Ambrosia of the gods! I’ve been drinking this […]
Springtime is the season for home improvement. I just spent the last month immersed in yoga studies and nestled in the sacred care of the mother/goddess. You know how mamas are they sure can put you to work!! As I cleared away the clutter in my inner dwelling, I uncovered plenty of foul smelling stagnant […]
