A promise to care for a pet is often a parable for responsibility—but when it comes to pregnancy, parenting, and politics, that lesson gets ignored. From Utah’s baby obsession to vaccine rollbacks in Florida, we’re living in a culture that’s pro-birth, not pro-child.
Month: September 2025
Burning at the Stake: Professional Failures and Compassion
Society loves to watch professionals burn at the stake for their mistakes. But is public shaming and job loss always justice—or just cruelty masquerading as accountability?
Ice Cold Nuka Cola and the Quiet Aftermath
“An ice-cold Nuka Cola, the silence of a house once too loud, and the reminder that sometimes friendship is quieter than we expect. The Wasteland, Burning Man, and life after loss all blur together into strange reflections.”
Counting Avoidance
When avoidance becomes a way of life, even lists can feel like enemies. Between writer’s block, PTSD, and the fallout from strokes, I’m learning how to navigate decision-making, distraction, and guilt—with help from The Count and a very patient dog.