Author: soberqueerdiaries
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A Take on Whimsy
Written for / Dedicated to Angelica V. it’s late august as much as we hate to admit it, time is flying we talk about our friendships, the relationships that keep our wonder alive. she asks me the important questions and i respond with depth and accuracy, while letting out giggles intermittently. we listen to the…
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Tomato Affirmations
I’ve been growing a vegetable and herb garden for a couple of months now, and the tomatoes are just beginning to ripen. These tomatoes happen to be a luminous yellow color, but taste like a cherry tomato. The harvests on the vegetables are slow, unlike the herbs. For example, I’ve picked mint to garnish about…
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The Gift of Presence over Intoxication
I never danced when I went out. No matter the amount of drinks I guzzled down in hopes that movement would magically feel a little less embarrassing, the dancing never came. In fact, it seemed like with each drink, I became less willing to do much of anything (besides have another drink). Alcohol is a…