Archive - aliveness

Arrows of Feeling

Turns out I’ve been holding myself in pretty tight, like this: This came to my attention on a Zoom call with a new friend recently. We planned to do…

Jul 22, 2023 •

April 2023

Springtime bulbs 🌷

Some flowers I've been planting are starting to spring up. Want to stroll through my garden for a moment? || home base || I live in Wilmington, North…

Apr 12, 2023 •

February 2022

Massaging Yourself and Your Loved Ones

Tips and Tricks from the Table: an Illustrated Guide

Feb 21, 2022 •

June 2021

writing coached

At some point in high school I realized I was a good writer. It was the partner exercises in English class. I’d write a first-draft essay for homework…

Jun 13, 2021 •

May 2021

Healing Trauma with Massage

A synthesis of my experience healing via massage. May it help you in your healing journey. Trauma First, here’s a definition of “trauma” that I like…

May 12, 2021 •

February 2021

When Your Favorite Fighter Beats Conor McGregor

I’ve been in love with Dustin Poirier for five years. You’ve been in love with a professional athlete, right? It’s more than just their athletic…

Feb 5, 2021 •

October 2020

We do a family Zoom call most Sundays at noon. Recently in our family group text, we discussed a time change. “Looks like we’re going apple picking…

Oct 16, 2020 •

September 2020

backpacking (and journaling) in the Colorado wilderness

Sep 25, 2020 •

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