I feel like I may have lied a little bit in my last post, and I’d like to clear things up. I postulated that there are people who would be genuinely happy in their lives both as parents as well as non-parents. I still believe this to be true, and…
Category: Musings
Why Do Kids Have to Be a Deal Breaker?
Let’s say you meet a childless woman who tells you she’d be happy as a mother someday. She knows she enjoys kids, and she acknowledges the beauty and wonder contained in the unique act of raising a child of her own. But she also tells you that she is certain…
What Is Gifted?
What does it mean to be gifted? Did you know that some gifted people don’t feel particularly intelligent? They see the potential of the human mind, calculate where they are in relation to that, and then logically conclude that no, they aren’t really all that bright. They’re simply smarter than…
To the Good Men
To all the brave, true, and incredible men who I’ve had the privilege of knowing in my life, I hope you know how much you are loved. In this time where it feels like your very morality is being questioned left and right, I hope you, Good Men (you know…
Perspective, Pompoms, and Chicken Noodle Soup
Today I attempted to simply observe people, rather than assess their potential for violence and vitriol. It was fun. First, I saw a short, older, slightly unhappy-looking man walk by. He was wearing worn-out black jeans, a worn-out black jacket, and a worn-out grungy-looking backpack. He was also wearing a…
Don’t Quit Just Because Perfectionism Tells You To
I almost decided to quit my blog. In fact, since I started this blog a little over a month ago, the frequency of my posts has taken quite a nosedive. At first, I was beyond excited about the prospect of blogging. I had all these awesome ideas, the creative juices…
Anxiety Is…
The previous post was about a recent run-in I had with anxiety. Unfortunately, posting about my anxiety has given me more anxiety. Therefore, I thought it would be appropriate to post about more things anxiety-related in order to desensitize myself. It might also make my anxiety more comfortable to write…