I feel like I’ve coasted all day, drifting between sleepiness and scattered thoughts. Before retirement, I worked mostly night shifts for over a decade. I was glad to take them—after all, I’ve always been something of a Nurseferatu. Today, I had a visit from some good friends passing through on their way to Burning Man. …
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Anyone remember those old inspirational posters that used to hang in offices? You know the ones — a soaring eagle with the word Perseverance slapped underneath, or a mountain peak promising Excellence. These days, they’ve mostly been replaced by internet memes your friends text you when they think you need a pick-me-up. And honestly, there’s …
I mentioned writer’s block yesterday, and here’s why: I’ve been chewing on how to talk about this without sounding mean-spirited or like I’m slinging mud for the sake of it. The problem is, when the truth itself is ugly, there’s only so much you can do to make it sound polite. And honestly? I’m not …
