The morning of June 24, 2022, I was flossing my teeth at a La Quinta outside DC. I had traveled to Philly to take part in an art show and wanted to get the most out of the trek, so I spent a few days enjoying the Laurie Anderson exhibit at the Hirshhorn. That morning, […]
Humans inevitably run into conflict. Such hardships are essential to our lives. The point is to persevere. To overcome. To change and grow. But more often than not, besting such trials is easier said than done. We need help. We need direction and advice. We need books. The obstacles in our lives are not always […]
Does your mobile device have your attention gripped in a chokehold? Are you sputtering, attempting to breathe the air of the real world? Perhaps that’s why you picked up this anachronistic stack of newsprint in the year 2024. For a few years now, I have been on a personal quest to minimize the precious hours […]
When I pulled off the exit towards Mystic Seaport, Connecticut, I came around the corner of a narrow, tree-lined road and saw the ocean stretching wide and limitless behind the bay. Whitecaps threatened the gentle waves, a gray sky hugged the shoreline. My little car was warm, a hovel of safety protecting me from the […]
Ketamine is a controlled substance and should only be used under medical supervision in a controlled environment. Unapproved or unmonitored recreational use can be lethal. In 1970, ketamine was approved for human consumption by the US-FDA and administered as a battlefield anesthetic during the Vietnam War. In sub-anesthetic doses, ketamine can induce dissociative experiences similar […]
As long as there has been a health and wellness industry, health fads have circulated as quick fixes to boost your overall health or address existing ailments or issues. From juicing for weight loss to liquid IV hydration for your immune system, tongue scraping to remove oral bacteria, or even infrared saunas to aid with […]
It’s Friday night. I’m sitting on my couch watching every episode of The Office for the third time this year. I look at my cell phone – no calls, no texts. I look at my social media – no comments, no likes. This is when it happens. Thick and heavy tendrils of emptiness and yearning […]
Content Warning: Disordered eating I grew up outside Cincinnati – meat and cheese country. From the moment I could eat soft foods, food was espoused as something tempting to resist. Well meaning aunts and mothers commented on chubby babies and their Cheerio intake (let the babies be). Later, I read glossy magazines that gave diet […]
Hibernation is metabolic depression. Heart rate, body temp, and metabolism slow down. That doesn’t sound like fun! Humans don’t hibernate in the true sense but winter can definitely feel like it. The sun sets early and rises late. It’s dark and cold. How can we turn the winter blues around? I try to find ways […]
The headlights in my rearview mirror are blinding. The truck behind me hugs my bumper like a needy toddler. The lights begin to flash, causing me temporary blindness. The small squeak from the truck’s horn makes me laugh; it’s such a big truck. I can see the driver screaming from behind the wheel. I begin […]