Dear Friends, This winter has been unusually warm here. It is a bit bizarre, and I worry about how this might impact local ecosystems. But it makes for nice ocean adventures. I am sharing a more close-up photo of my best wave from last month (photo by Cliff Schumacher). I also am sharing screen grabsContinue reading “Ocean times”
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My first solo Uber ride
Dear Friends, I had an important first today: I rode alone in an Uber for the first time! This is a big step for me. To get to Tara’s neighborhood, and all the great cafes and restaurants around there, as well as Balboa Park, is a forty-plus minute drive. So it is a pain forContinue reading “My first solo Uber ride”
Despair
Dear Friends, I am struggling with a sort of quiet despair. It is triggered by the news, and I am not sure if it is driving my compulsiveness or vice versa. I just feel so low about the evil and hatred that our society and our species is not only capable of, but allows andContinue reading “Despair”
Standing Up
Dear Friends, I had a great triumph this morning! I stood up multiple times on the surfboard! And I had my longest standing ride yet. This is huge for me! Usually I ride on my knees or tummy. I have tried standing, but have only succeeded a handful of times. But today it clicked moreContinue reading “Standing Up”
Some writing
Dear Friends, I am still stuck in compulsive mode. I wrote this piece to try to express what it feels like. It was so tough to get my finger to my letters today. But I managed it. You can read it here: https://inconvenientlyyours.substack.com/p/stuck For more of my creative writing, subscribe to my Substack, Inconveniently YoursContinue reading “Some writing”
Compulsive
Dear Friends, I had a wonderful week or so of feeling very calm and happy. It was so nice. I love those times, when I am at ease and my true personality can come through without being disrupted by dysregulation. It is always special to be in that space. But a few days ago, theContinue reading “Compulsive”
Running again
Dear Friends, Wow, I appreciate your reception of our latest All Our Brave Hearts episode! Thank you. A lighter post for today: I am starting to run for exercise. A long time ago, Tara and I used to run together. She was a runner in high school, and was even co-captain of the cross countryContinue reading “Running again”
Back to Brave Hearts
Dear Friends, I am glad to share that we have a new All Our Brave Hearts up. It is a bit outdated because spelling time is slow, but still relevant. It is a response to the video put out by a well-known speaking autistic figure. I will not say her name, but only describe theContinue reading “Back to Brave Hearts”
Feelings
Dear Friends, Oh my goodness, feelings are so powerful! I am navigating big feelings and it is exhausting. I have been so sleepy lately. But that is still much better than being dysregulated. My heartache remains strong. But there is joy, too. January is usually like a mini-spring here, with flowers blooming. This year hasContinue reading “Feelings”
A lot on my mind
Dear Friends, I have so much on my mind. I am finding that I can handle my grief a bit better now. Thank you for your comments of support. It is a beautiful day here. I am so appreciating our climate here in San Diego. I know many of you are in harsher conditions. IContinue reading “A lot on my mind”
Danny With Words 