“How are you?” may be the most dishonest social ritual we participate in daily. A sardonic reflection on performative concern, survival-mode conversations, and why most people really only want the short version.
Tag: Dark Humor
We Were Basically Free-Range Children
A sardonic look back at Generation X childhoods, lawn darts, unsupervised bike expeditions, drinking from hoses, and the accidental development of independence before helicopter parenting became a full-time occupation.
Emotional Range: Limited Edition
After enough loss, grief doesn’t always look like grief anymore. Sometimes it looks like quiet, distance… and moving on faster than you think you should.
Spoons, Knees, and Unrealistic Expectations
Aging isn’t about numbers—it’s about logistics. When your body starts budgeting energy like a war-time economy, spoon theory stops being a metaphor and becomes a survival strategy.