by SB Rawz | Oct 23, 2023 | Our Web of Interconnection
I was reminded last week of a magical little thing that happened some eight or nine years ago. It started with a grocery trip after work one day. I remember that I was feeling particularly peppy. I was loving what I was wearing, my hair was on point, and it had been a... by SB Rawz | Sep 1, 2023 | Our Web of Interconnection
This was my first contribution to the online magazine, BIZCATALYST 360. Read the original post here. Safe words are a tool used by people who enjoy play-acting danger. In such scenarios, words like no, stop, or help might just be a part of the scene as the naughty... by SB Rawz | May 8, 2023 | Our Web of Interconnection, The Deep Dive
There’s just something special about New York bagels. I’m not talking about New York-style bagels. You can’t just get to a certain texture, chew, and size, call them New York, and go on about your business. I’m talking about bagels made in New York City, the kind you... by SB Rawz | Oct 10, 2022 | Our Web of Interconnection
Yesterday, as I was mixing up a batch of buckwheat pancakes for breakfast, I Want a Little Sugar in my Bowl by Nina Simone came on. I sang along, a little louder than I usually sing along, and when I was done, I asked Theresa to tell me the memory that comes up for... by SB Rawz | Jul 25, 2022 | Our Web of Interconnection
I haven’t eaten at Chic-fil-a or Cracker Barrel for years now. I’ve never shopped at Hobby Lobby. Where once Amazon was a go-to for me, it’s not a shopping spot of last resort. Theresa and I may place orders there maybe twice a year these days. Which is to say: Even... by SB Rawz | May 9, 2022 | Our Web of Interconnection
“Grief is subversive, undermining the quiet agreement to behave and be in control of our emotions. It is an act of protest that declares our refusal to live numb and small. There is something feral about grief, something essentially outside the ordained and sanctioned...