10 minutes in the corner doesn't sound very long, unless you're the one doing the 10 minutes. It seemed like an hour to me, standing in that slightly uncomfortable position, carefully maintaining the poseture he had set, waiting for the promised "good, hard spanking." I knew that I was supposed to focus on what I … Continue reading To Obey, Part 2
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On the Eve…
Noooo, not On the Eve of Destruction (although I did have to pause my writing and play the song real quickly.). But no, I'm not even going to share that video here. I'm talking about New Year's Eve! I have a New Year gift for you - a resource really. If you're into reviewing your … Continue reading On the Eve…
Word of the Year ’25
Most years, at the beginning of the year, I choose a word that represents my focus on intentions for the year. By March, I've generally forgotten what the word is, but that's ok. It's still a fun practice, and I think the effect lingers even after I've quit thinking about it. This year, I'm part … Continue reading Word of the Year ’25
Merry Christmas ’24
Merry Christmas - Happy Hanukkah - Happy Kwanzaa Whatever you celebrate, hope you're finding joy in the celebration! And if there's not much joy in the season for you - that's ok too. Forced celebration and good cheer really suck. Feelings aren't right or wrong - however you feel is ok. (Image says, Remember: It's … Continue reading Merry Christmas ’24
Winter Solstice 2024
On this darkest day of the year, it's good to celebrate the turning of the year and the coming of the light. I post something for the occasion most years. An image, a blessing, some information... This year, when I started looking for something new to share, I found this. https://youtu.be/NLqbdMm3t_U?si=1XkEFbUQePrQuyUN It's a video, so … Continue reading Winter Solstice 2024
Thanksgiving in the US
You may remember that I have a lot of conflicted feelings about this particular holiday. I know I've talked about it before - the whole Pilgrim/Native American mess. So I don't really think about that part of it anymore. And there have been years that I was so aware of what a mess our country … Continue reading Thanksgiving in the US
What’s Next?
If you've been reading here very long, you know my life has a cycle. The hills and valleys of my moods, the rise and fall of distress and contentment, the occasional deep despair and sudden flashes of joy, are probably predictable. I haven't taken the time to look back and map them out, and i … Continue reading What’s Next?
Resistance
There's a story about Robert the Bruce, the Scottish king, and a spider, from 1306. According to the legend, he had been beaten in battle repeatedly and finally took refuge in a cave, near despair. While he was in the cave, he noticed a spider struggling to spin a web on the side of the … Continue reading Resistance
Who Knew?
Who knew that there were so many people in the US that were ok with women dying for lack of reproductive healthcare? Who knew that there were so many people who didn't care about immigrants or trans people or gay and lesbians folks? I didn't know. Not really. Now I do. With the illusion gone, … Continue reading Who Knew?
Staying Alive & Book Update
I'm pretty sure that many of my readers are old enough to remember the Bee Gee's classic from the days of disco. "Staying Alive" is staying alive in my head, playing over and over today... Because I'm doing that - staying alive. If you don't remember it - or want a refresher - here it … Continue reading Staying Alive & Book Update
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