Category Archives: relationships
Strength, insecurity, dignity, grace, fear, faith…all the bloody things
There’s something in the air the week. It feels like a week of rapid transformation. Or deterioration. Or both. If I were to lay it all out, you wouldn’t believe the shit I’ve been facing. And it’s only Thursday. In … Continue reading
Stalled out
A long time ago, I had a car that I lovingly called the blue bomb. Friends gave her to me. It was a beater Subaru…banged up door, years past its prime. I was thankful for the blue bomb. There was … Continue reading
Rebooting
The trees are budding here in Philadelphia, and we’re expecting our second nor-easter in less than a week. What the heck is going on with the world? In some ways, I feel like the weather right now is reflective of … Continue reading
Who’s in your tribe?
I live in a city of a couple million people. There are times that life in the city is fantastic. People from nearly every culture are represented. My city is infamous for its sports fans. I mean, who throws ice … Continue reading
Ambiguity
I’m in an ambigous place right now. I love my life. My job(s) are going really well. I’ve adjusted to the dental industry–specifically in a dental office–fairly well. Sometimes it still doesn’t feel like a real job. I love … Continue reading
Commitment
The irony of commitment is that it is deeply liberating-in work, in play, in love. The act frees you from the tyranny of your internal critic, from the fear that likes to dress itself up and parade around as rational … Continue reading
One track mind
The other night someone asked me why I’m not dating. I didn’t know how to answer. I always stumble on these questions. It was a really short conversation, but it made an impact. The answer lay within me…of this I’m … Continue reading