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Tag: identity

Passing Normal: When Your Mother Has Autism
Health, Memoir

Passing Normal: When Your Mother Has Autism

I inherited an odd brain. When the winter sun hits the three o’clock slant and stares me straight in the … Continue reading Passing Normal: When Your Mother Has Autism

Toastmasters

Toastmasters Speech #3: The Challenges and Rewards of Teaching ESL

ESL stands for English as a Second Language, an academic discipline that aims to prepare students for a lifetime of … Continue reading Toastmasters Speech #3: The Challenges and Rewards of Teaching ESL

I'm a Bitch, Memoir

The Wiffle Bat

“You remember the time I tried to kill you?” My brother asks, “Which one?” “The one in the backyard with … Continue reading The Wiffle Bat

Musings

Saying Goodbye

One hour ago I packed up my housemate and leaned through the driver’s open window to tease her. Then, I stepped back. … Continue reading Saying Goodbye

Memoir, Musings

The Meaning Plot

The hardest part after the holidays is seeing off the family and friends I love best. Saturday night on Seattle’s light rail … Continue reading The Meaning Plot

Creativity

Passing Your Edge

So I don’t know about all you other writers and creative-types out there, but one question I can’t seem to … Continue reading Passing Your Edge

Friday Reblog

Reblog Friday: Ash Beckham

Because sometimes we all need a little help speaking our truth–and honoring the many truths of others. This Friday my shout-out goes to … Continue reading Reblog Friday: Ash Beckham

Memoir

The Communities We Come By

Back when my brother and I were living in our first apartment, and I was 24, I went through this … Continue reading The Communities We Come By

Uncategorized

The Middle of Nowhere

“But what happens if you leave?” I was 21 years old and having a hypothetical discussion with my anthropology professor. … Continue reading The Middle of Nowhere

Uncategorized

Identity and Performance

I just finished reading Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra, and few characters in all the literature I’ve read so … Continue reading Identity and Performance

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