The Gardener
About two hours of pulling weeds at a time is all I can stand. Then I need to rest. Our rent house has several big, beautiful raised garden beds in the front and back of the house. The landscaping is… Read moreThe Gardener
Author: Dana
I am a queer performer, teaching artist, feminist, independent scholar, nerd, bookworm, crafter, yogi, foodie, kinkster, and gardener. I am a human being trying to be better than they are.
Anxiety and Trauma
I attended a psychodrama workshop two weeks ago. It was a transformative experience for me, and I keep trying to think of a way to consolidate it here, but I can’t. Drama therapy is experiential, and reading about psychodrama myself… Read moreAnxiety and Trauma
Uterine Update
I feel like I should have been numbering these. I’ve been dealing with some personal stress, so by the time I remembered to make my tea, it was mid-week before I anticipated starting my cycle. I started bleeding four days… Read moreUterine Update
Aunt Flo Update
I really need some kind of catchy title for these things. Was more aware of making my rosehip and red raspberry tea this month and drinking it. I played around a little with white willow bark, but you aren’t supposed… Read moreAunt Flo Update
Play a Day: Tis the Season
Three generations of women in the kitchen, baking pies, drinking coffee, and chatting.
Play a Day: Family of Origin
A woman cleaning house. Woman: “Wash the dishes after dinner.” “Clean as you go while cooking.” “Put your water glass in the sink when you’re finished with it.” “Don’t leave your things in the middle of the floor.” “Fill the… Read morePlay a Day: Family of Origin
Play a Day: New Growth
A woman tending her garden. Woman: Plants are so resilient. Pull off all their leaves. Forget to water them. What were brown stems, dead to the onlooking eye, Pull water from deep roots and bloom anew As long as the… Read morePlay a Day: New Growth
Play a Day: Chicken and Egg
What appears at first glance to be a party. Upon closer observation, among those in attendance are actually depression, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, menstrual difficulties, and, of course, the owner of the house. Since the audience has arrived in medias res,… Read morePlay a Day: Chicken and Egg
Uterine Update
Another chapter in the chronicle of my lady bits. This past cycle was a bit worse than the last one, but still better overall. Moderate cramps for two days but bleeding was still down to three days instead of 5-6…. Read moreUterine Update
Play a Day: Swipe Left
Read in the style of slam poetry. I joined Tindr to practice saying No. It’s a word women don’t say enough. No to thirsty cis male PUAs who show up on my feed of women. No to the poly woman… Read morePlay a Day: Swipe Left