Category Archives: Life

Labor Day 2016

Posted on September 5, 2016 by DMW

I had big plans this Labor Day… 1. DO NOT MAKE ANY PLANS. 2. Do nothing. 3. Try to avoid leaving the house. 4. Sleep in. 5. Write if you can, but don’t pressure yourself. 6. Animal cuddles. 7. Grill … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Family, Holidays, home, Life | Tagged "day off", "Labor Day", Long weekend, no plans, relaxation, sleep, staycation | Leave a comment

Just SLEEP Already

Posted on August 11, 2016 by DMW

I’m tired. Not tired as in stressed or overworked or had a late night yesterday, no I’m tired as in seriously sleep deprived going on six weeks. What counts as seriously sleep deprived? Four to six hours every night for … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, home, Journal, Life, Medical, Personal, Thoughts | Tagged all nighters, exhausted, funk, insomnia, sleep, sleep deprivation, tired | Leave a comment

Turning 32

Posted on July 26, 2016 by DMW

I turn 32 on Thursday. I turn 32 on Thursday. Sorry, I’m just trying to let it sink in. I turn 32 on Thursday. This… has me feeling a mixed bag of confusing and overly complicated emotions. Disappointed. Proud. Anxious. … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Family, Health, Journal, Life, Opinion, Personal, Thoughts | Tagged "birthday curse", "midlife crisis", anxiety, Anxious, be kind, being true to oneself, birthday, choices, Depressed, Disappointed, doubt, goals, Hopeful, Proud, reevaluating | Leave a comment

One Month Later… Grief, Anger, Defiance, Tolerance vs. Acceptance, Resolve

Posted on July 12, 2016 by DMW

One month ago today something horrible happened. I’m sure you know what it is because everyone knows it by name. And if it takes you a minute, I’ve only written about it three times (this is the fourth) in the … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Current Events, Equality, Events, Faith, gay, LGBT, Life, Opinion, Personal, Social Justice, Thoughts, Writing | Tagged acceptance, anger, bigotry, discrimination, Father's Day, grief, hate, homophobia, Huffington Post, love, Orlando, Orlando Shooting, reality check, reflection, tolerance | Leave a comment

How Rejecting Gender Made Me Happier, Healthier — Complete

Posted on July 7, 2016 by DMW

On Tuesday I had a dentist appointment first thing in the morning. I say this because I expected my day to go as, “I’m tired but really need to get some stuff done, but after the dentist will just want … Continue reading →