A year ago in May, during my last day in Iowa, I pulled one tarot card before I went (went to Kansas, full of anxiety […]
Campfire
The first real day of sun and warmth — we light a fire and go to grab glasses of whiskey. Summer vibes in early May […]
Half Day in DSM
I took a half day at work to spend time with my friends this afternoon. Working from their place for the week is nice, but […]
Walking On
What was that line I wrote?‘They expected perfectionand ended up with me’It repeats while I tenseon the tightrope of messages and meetingsWondering how so many […]
Studying
I remember the Wager Act by wagging my finger “Not just Railway workers!” and so then private companies have the right to collective bargaining And […]
Dreaming
I dream in worst-case scenariosLike a TV episode storylineThat descends into dissonanceWith each passing minuteIt doesn’t end until the alarm goes offAnd it’s too late […]
Sunday in DSM
Cool queer book shops. A covered patio brewery. D&D session. A beautiful Sunday in Des Moines. I am visiting my friends in Iowa this week […]
I love being an aunt
Today I am blessed Proud to be this kid’s auntie Two months old, smiling With Love, Natalie
Mario Kart Pecha Kucha
We had a “special interest” Pecha Kucha at work today as part of Neurodiversity Awareness Month (Pecha Kucha’s are short presentations with 20 slides where […]
Imaginary Headstones
How will I buryyour name now that I know it?My heart – a graveyard. With Love,Natalie