Dissociation and White Privilege

Commencement for the graduate schools and the Adult Degree Completion program at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, USA, drew a very large crowd. I believe the estimates ran around 6,000 people, near capacity for the venue. There were a lot of students graduating and a lot of people that loved them in the crowd. Because …

I Can’t Believe I’m About To Write About This

There is a political wave washing over the country right now, at least in Red states. It’s the prohibition against abortion once the fetal heartbeat is detected at anywhere from 6 – 12 weeks of pregnancy, some with no exemptions for instances of rape or incest. A couple of the bills do exempt in the …

Shopping For A Wedding

I’m one of the parents. The wedding is this summer. The end of June. My daughter is the bride. I know the colors. I know the styles to be worn by the wedding party. But I don’t have the right clothing myself. Where does one start? My daughter is one of my most Extraordinary of …

Hunter’s Dental Cleaning

Poor Hunter!! Hunter had a dental cleaning today. The veterinarian pulled two small teeth and had to pack a pocket, at least I think that’s what he did. Hunter is still there. I have been without him all day. For that I can say, Poor Me! He has to eat only soft food this weekend, …

Cutting Meds? I Don’t Think So!

Just earlier today I was looking at all the meds I take to keep me functioning. I was thinking that since I’m no longer working (retired,) I could talk to my care providers (psych nurse, therapist, primary care doc) about maybe cutting my dosages. But then this afternoon happened. Someone in my family got news …

A Post Of The Dead

This past weekend we went across the state (7.5 hours) to a memorial service for a friend we had known for over 40 years. It was a pleasant service, as such things go. It did, though, remind me of conducting funerals and memorial services myself. During the last 2 years/54 weeks of ministry, I conducted …

Sweet Sisters

The title of this post may throw you a curve. I don’t have a sister, let alone sisters (plural). Well, I had a sister but she’s passed away. Anyhow, she and I didn’t know one another very well so I cannot say for certain if she was sweet or not. So, then, what am I …

Lamotrigine Withdrawals

This is hard! Typing this out while simultaneously going through withdrawals. It’s been 44 hours, I think, since my last dose. I am dizzy, confused, unable to concentrate, irritable, and exceedingly sleepy. The pharmacy was able to refill my prescription today so relief is on the way soon. Do you ever wonder if the medication …

This Is A Tough One

I’ve been silent for the last couple of days. One reason is the weather. We’ve had good weather in Portland, OR, this week. Any time we get good weather this time of year we must take advantage of it. I hacked the hell out of a couple of shrubs. I managed to get the lawn …

Hunter’s Annual Checkup

I fear it every year. Highly bred Golden Retrievers are prone to get tumors early on. This year, Hunter is 8 years old, had me anticipating the worst. No reason to expect the worst. Completely irrational. Nevertheless, imagine my dread when the vet said he found a lump. An icy cold knife pierced my stomach. …