the autoimmune hippie.

Laughter is immeasurable. Be joyful though you have considered all the facts. . . Practice resurrection. – Wendell Berry

Jesus

  • time to write a (long) story.

    Who lives? Who dies? Who tells your story? — Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda Like many others, I was anxiously awaiting the premiere of Hamilton on Disney Plus earlier this month. I’ve been a long time lover of musical theatre and a performer of it in my youth and I couldn’t wait to see if this actually… Read more

  • a love list.

    Today, it’s time for an overdue, Quaran-Love List. There is always much to be thankful for. ❤ Among my many blessings, I am giving gratitudes this weekend for. . . A wonderful talk with my bestie yesterday. She and her lovely husband have a big weekend of great things that they so deserve and I… Read more

  • disability awareness month.

    Actually, I am calling July this. Everyone else mentioning it is calling it “disability pride month” – and I just can’t go there. I totally get it – and agree with the concepts. The idea that there is no reason to be ashamed of our physical or mental limitations, our scars, our limps, our devices… Read more

  • doing something different. merry Christmas, y’all.

    Big picture, I have the best life and I am so grateful for my wonderful husband, my fabulous buggle, the world’s best weenie dog, our cozy hippie hut, my precious parents, my amazing bestie and other dear friends, a church I love, piles of books, music, plants. . . So many blessings. Still, I think… Read more

  • all the new health things.

    This week has had some significant health changes for me. First – this one is fabulous – I have completed my IV antibiotic therapy and my PICC line was pulled today by home health. Yesterday, I realized since last July – so for a year now – I have spent more time WITH some kind… Read more

  • what (terrifying) dreams may come

    A few nights ago, I went to sleep after a lovely day with my family that also came with some terrible news in my city and state and a somber day in my spoonie community. At the same time, my body was exhausted from a gnarly flare that Just. Won’t. Quit. I’m improving from my… Read more

  • things we cannot change.

    Oh well, celebrate we will Because life is short but sweet for certain We’re climbing two by two To be sure these days continue These things we cannot change. — Two Step, Dave Matthews. I’m in the middle of several essays on heavier things – and, of course, a death book – so thinking and… Read more

  • rowing harder.

    On June 22, Angela Madsen, phenomenal, fearless woman, Paralympian, marine vet, died at sea, attempting to row the Pacific from California to Hawaii alone. She knew the risk, she wanted to go, she went. The documentarian and her crew who were recording Angela’s efforts – and have since announced that, per the wishes of Angela… Read more

  • embracing the beautiful – and getting rid of the ugliest – parts of our culture.

    There are so many things I love about the being from – and living in – the South. . . My state, Alabama, is the home of Harper Lee and F. Scott Fitzgerald, the birthplace of To Kill A Mockingbird and The Great Gatsby The northern part of my state features the beginning of the Appalachian mountain range… Read more

  • a serious COVID-19 talk – about the ugly things. it’s time.

    It seems that everyone has COVID-19 talk fatigue. It also seems that many – at least in my state – have COVID-19 precaution fatigue. I say this because my state, Alabama, was second in the country last week in increased number of infections – and the news this week has been worsening by the day.… Read more