Anger
I’ve been angry for four years and will be. The rage is an undercurrent that settles as tension. I’ve also been happy, heartbroken, stressed, and…
The Last Day in This Office
Last Tuesday was the last day that I went to my day job’s current location. I still have my job, but that office is closing…
The Stages of Quarantine Grief
Denial – This isn’t so bad. We’re still working from home, grocery stores are still open. The weather is nice, more time with families. Bargaining…
The Prime 29: Aging Away From Twenties
I turned 29 on July 8. It is a prime number, that cannot be divided into whole numbers. 29 stands between 28 and 30, both…
The Cost of Emotional Labor, Even When It’s Shared
The hardest part about the past four years is not knowing when someone is truly malicious about insensitive comments or if they are truly hateful….
A Cracked Souffle
I’ve been getting into baking shows. There is relief in seeing that people can get on a set, melt chocolate safely, and turn a challenge…