No such thing as “normal”

Originally posted on days like crazy paving:
Let me tell you something about normality. Normal is a construct invented by the privileged to pathologise non-conformity. Normal is a reason to keep you out of a space because you’re too brown, too female, too queer, too trans, not binary enough, not able-bodied enough, not rich enough, not…

Smashwords Read an Ebook Week

The first two books in the Allison Dutch series and The Black Tree series are still free. Now every other book in each series is half off. “What a savings,” as the guy from Galaxy Quest once said. Anyway, it’s a good opportunity to catch up on each series so far. The last few Black […]

Tempered Schism

Whilst suffering mild anxiety and weariness from my PCOS last night, I had something click for me. I was out at a poly meetup and despite how odd and disconnected I was feeling, I loved being there. The people were wonderful and kind, my partner was thoughtful and caring, and that magical creativity burst forth […]

Integrity-Once More With Purpose

You thought I was going to say feeling, right? That’s alright, it’s a pretty catchy phrase. Anyway, today I’d like to talk about purpose. Each day can be a chance to infuse meaning into your life. Each day is an opportunity to be useful in some way. Every day provides room for improvement. Why waste […]

The Loudest Voice

Ever had a dark thought? A random thought? Ever just think of such horrible things? Do you sometimes wonder if your mind is actually under your control? If this happens more regularly than not, please seek help. Mental illness is no fun. I know, I have one. However, I’m not here to discuss that. I’m […]

Bias Barrier

It is the job of science to expand the horizon of human knowledge to the very edge of the universe itself. It is the goal of science to explore every facet of the world around us in a way that makes sense. Armed with the tools of logic, reason, rationality, and imagination scientists of all […]