Depression has been my Middle Name throughout much of my Adult Life. Fortunately — since 2017 — I’ve not felt it coming into my being — beyond odd moments — which have left me relatively soon thereafter. I’m no expert about what depression is, what causes it, or most anything…

Witnessing Whiteness — Third Edition — A MUST Read — for White People — Who Care! Shelly Tochluk’s Third Edition of: Witnessing Whiteness: The Journey Into Racial Awareness And AntiRacist Action is an incredible, incredible book. …

Until recently, as I have alluded to, my world(s) was/were limited largely to being in my intellect/ head. I deeply pushed myself towards things I liked (often excessively), and otherwise tried to distance myself from things and areas I didn’t like (often excessively). I read non-fiction, and avoided most fiction…

Around August of 2019, a newly trained psychiatrist in Chicago heard my statement: “I think that I’m probably 2–3% Autistic (Asperger’s) (sic). He asked me a few questions, and then said something like: “I can say with 100% certainty that you are not autistic!” It is probably reasonable to respond…

 V — Much Better — Out of My Head — I Growing up my world was limited to learning and intellect. An extreme example of this was our meals together. We regularly read at the dinner table. The Sabbath dinner was the only exception. …

A few years ago I spoke out Seemingly Politicizing an Otherwise Non-Political Space I did it Not as “an Invader” Attacking — others — in Their Space But Rather — as One Who was otherwise Kept Out of Common Space Which — Left Me Out Because of Who I am…

The Growth Begins Initially — after I crashed and burned — things down- between us, I realized something that should have been obvious decades earlier! I was caught in a mindset of “tit vs. …

I enjoyed my son’s soccer, his other sports as well as other activities, and his growth. Unfortunately I enjoyed it in my head, and not my heart. In my narrow world, I couldn’t hear him beyond the superficial — and he excelled at much of what he did. …

(Much) Better Late(r)– Than Never INTRO I want to share how I view my life. I hope my words will help both some who read this, as well as me, in my continued growth. Much of my life has been difficult and painful. Recent years have become very meaningful! I’m…