My twin brother and I, on the night before our 5th birthday, snuggled together. As we did on Christmas Eve. We fought with each other daily but actually loved each other and were there for each other. We had it in our minds, that age 10 was the oldest you could be. We could countContinue reading “We thought we’d live till 10”
Author Archives: Cindy
What I’ve learned on my dad’s deathbed
How to Remain Positive
The state of affairs are grim at best right now in America. “The land of the free” is most definitely not. We have this new faction called ICE, whose main job is to obtain anyone who seems like they’re “not supposed to be here”. By that I mean, anyone who isn’t white, speaks with anContinue reading “How to Remain Positive”
Propaganda vs Zeitgeist
Everything put forth has an effect on public opinion. For instance: in this age of social media, things happening in Minnesota are being recorded and commented on. If we think of “the chicken before the egg” what we’re experiencing in a global sense is, the egg before the chick But, as Americans, we know theContinue reading “Propaganda vs Zeitgeist”
The Male Female divide
The other day, I was on the subway and I saw these two young men talking to one young female. The two young men were doing everything they could to convince her to “hang out”. They were so respectful and kind to her. It took 4 stops to establish that they all would “hang” laterContinue reading “The Male Female divide”
The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth
I’ve always been fascinated by this statement. Wars are fought by the bold. Many people die in defense of the bold. Many people celebrate the bold. Large amounts of people are killed as a result. “The meek” I always thought that meant “weak”. “Feeble” Not capable of anything. I don’t consider myself in the sameContinue reading “The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth”
I’m in my crone era “don’t give a shit?”
I guess that means I’m a woman 50 or over. I’m experienced, been through some shit. Made it through but still experiencing shit. Work interpersonal shit. Having to react to other people’s interpersonal shit. Other people’s interpersonal shit being a thing. My own interpersonal shit there too. Juggling all that interpersonal shit whilst trying toContinue reading “I’m in my crone era “don’t give a shit?””
Full Menopause
When we’re young girl’s going through puberty we learn to stay silent. I got my first period on a camp sleepover. I was 10 years old. I woke up and thought I was dying. I saw blood. Later, my mom told me what that was. I was “a woman”. It sounded like a threat. AllContinue reading “Full Menopause”
Half a Person: When a Twin Dies
When my twin brother and I were turning 10, we were convinced that we would die soon. We thought you couldn’t live past age 10. I remember our 5th birthday. We looked at each other, knowing, with a feeling we shouldn’t have felt at that age. We silently commiserated that we were old. We wereContinue reading “Half a Person: When a Twin Dies”
Harry the cat. Party of one.
Hello there! I’m Harry. I live with 2 humans. I used to have Samantha, another cat but she hasn’t been around for a long time. I don’t often listen to human language but sometimes bits and pieces get in. I’m pretty sure she died. It’s okay because my preferred human, is giving me all theContinue reading “Harry the cat. Party of one.”