Monthly Archives: May 2011
Sunday Speed
| May 29, 2011 | Posted by Issa under Blogging |
I haven’t done a Sunday Speed in awhile, so most of these have been hanging out in my bookmarks folder for ages. They’re still interesting items, though, so if you’re looking for something to read today, here are a few I recommend. (Photo by jurvetson.) Bathtubs: A Theory of Community Relations is a thought-provoking piece from Sharon Astyk at Casaubon’s Book. The whole thing is worth the read for the real-life examples she talks about, but… Keep Reading
Pregnancy and Self-Reliance
| May 26, 2011 | Posted by Issa under Pregnancy and Birth |
I recently got a suggestion for a blogging topic from a friend and reader, Michele. She asked, Do you ever feel “helpless” with being pregnant? What, if any, adjustments did you have to make as a pretty self-reliant, get shit done type? I love this question because it provides some insight into the way people see us versus the way we see ourselves, which is especially interesting the blogging world, where we’re often communicating with… Keep Reading
Northern Cardinal
| May 24, 2011 | Posted by Issa under Nature |
These look like winter photos with the red color against the evergreen tree, but I’ve been seeing Northern Cardinals around The Wallow quite frequently lately. This morning one politely sat still so I could get some photos. Keep Reading
20 Years of Polyamory: The Wonderful
| May 23, 2011 | Posted by Issa under Relationships |
(Photo credit: Lel4nd) Momma Jorge recently asked: What about compersion? Is that a word that you use? Is it an emotion you have felt? Has it played a role in your relationships? For those who don’t know, compersion is a feeling of happiness at your partner experiencing happiness with someone else. It could be said to be the opposite of jealousy. I rarely use the word compersion, because it seems almost odd to me to make… Keep Reading
What’s Happening Now
| May 19, 2011 | Posted by Issa under Animals |
There’s a particular type of experience that comes with having a caring relationship with animals, whether they’re people or non-human animals. It’s the experience of having one kind of plan for your day, and then something happens with the animal and your day goes in an entirely different direction. This happens with friends. You think you’re about to sit down for dinner, but your friend calls and is stuck an hour away with a flat… Keep Reading
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