I haven’t posted about race or the Black Lives Matter movement for a while. And it’s pretty common that we white folks will join the dialogue and discourse vigorously when it’s popular, then hit a wall of discomfort and freeze up or abandon the work entirely. Doing the work to lateralize power, resources and privilege … Continue reading Relinquish
I’m so excited by some of the things coming out of my mouth today that I can’t wait to jump in. But first, the news is full of new personal stories and sad, frightening new understandings of this virus every morning. Business owners and families are struggling with the financial impact. And some business owners … Continue reading Pandemic Curation #4
Hi. Things are becoming slowly more restrictive around the country. I hope there is something in here to help you pass the time. We have lots of time now. xo ACCESSIBILITY Spanish Speakers’ Resource list for those living in Central Oregon (specifically Bend): https://www.bendoregon.gov/Home/Components/News/News/ A friend with hearing impairment pointed out that in this time … Continue reading Pandemic Curation #2
Always evolving means always shifting. As I say that, I am overcome by felt remembrance of tiredness. It’s tiring to grow, and it’s important to find a pace for growth that doesn’t cause constant road rash. This morning I walked past my bed, touched by morning sun, and I smiled at the picture of rumpled … Continue reading Rumpled Covers
There’s something I’d like my readers to know. Writing is risky. It reveals parts of myself I do not even know yet, and others you or I will presume to know that are not what they appear to be. I do not overthink it. My mentors were courageous and instilled that in me. I am … Continue reading Read Gently
This post is not about bread, but right this very minute I’m eating a paleo English Muffin. Do you know how good real English Muffins are? When I stopped eating gluten ten years ago, I thought it would be a short-lived thing my doctor was having me try on a whim. It wasn’t. Gluten + … Continue reading Epic Fails
This won’t likely be cathartic. (I’m not supposed to open with that. I’m supposed to hook you within three seconds, by showing you this bit of writing will be different.) Writing is the artful arrangement of words. Maybe I’ll have a slightly different spin that feeds your soul just so? Starting with a blank page, … Continue reading Inventorying Your Shit & a New Use for the Bouquet Emoji
I’m writing over at Medium these days. Follow me on over to: https://medium.com/@tanyabeard Why the change? My father died on January 9th, 2018 and everything feels different. My family is grieving. We’re holding hands toward what we hope will one day be healthy integration of this loss. Rites of passage. Every day is new. My dreams are … Continue reading New Days
