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March 24th, 2020 The word “duly” means importantly. And I think it’s important that we remember or realize that people are made up of “and”s. Not blacks and whites and “or”s, but a spectrum of color, and the grays that exist between them. I spent a lot of time thinking about this post. I wantContinue reading “&”

Thank You.

March 17th, 2020 Weird world. I was waiting until I could write something thoughtful and meaningful about everything that has happened over the last few days, and then I realized that waiting for anything is stupid, so here we are. First of all: thank you. I say thank you a lot, and I mean itContinue reading “Thank You.”

Give A F***.

March 15th, 2020 “This is a story about our struggles, and our suffering — and this is a story about how our connections to one another is the way we weather them.” That’s the last line of my description for The Weirdos. Today is the last day you can pre-order my book or donate toContinue reading “Give A F***.”

The Final Countdown

March 12th, 2020 Voilá! Here’s a special banner for anyone who has donated to this work and wants to proudly display it. I ❤ my Weirdos. Which would actually make a great bumper sticker. We are at an astonishing $1,300 out of $1,500 needed. I legitimately teared up when I saw that this afternoon. THANKContinue reading “The Final Countdown”

Look

March 10th, 2020 When you’re gripped by a dark thing, common wisdom dictates that you should take a look in the mirror. Stare into the eyes of who you are and what you’ve become to reach an mutual understanding. For me, the recognition and clarity never came through a mirror. It comes through photographs. PicturesContinue reading “Look”

I Heart Tomicon

February 29th, 2020 Tomicon, the convention I attended today alongside some of my favorite people, was low-key one of the best conventions I’ve been a part of. And that’s not hyperbole or an exaggeration; allow me to explain why. Immediately, Hastings is a splash of cold, stunning water when you arrive. It’s the kind ofContinue reading “I Heart Tomicon”

Help! Plus: Updates & Appearances

February 27th, 2020 Howdy, peeps. So, when trying to raise funds for anything, the beginning and the end are usually the easiest. People either want to be the first to support you, or they want to help you complete your goal. The middle, as Jimmy Eat World knows, takes some time. Not only am IContinue reading “Help! Plus: Updates & Appearances”

Home & Garden

February 19th, 2020 The other night over dinner, we were having a conversation that led into how I uncomfortably deal with specific kinds of attention. It’s something that I have thought about for years, but had never really put into words until now. When I quit drinking in 2017, I quickly lost somewhere between twentyContinue reading “Home & Garden”