Have you ever floated in a saltwater sensory deprivation tank? It's like heaven to me. The instant I step in that water, I feel more ease - though to be honest, it took a few sessions for me to get there. I work at Still Point Wellness, one of the most beautiful, peaceful spas I've personally experienced, and floating is my favorite perk. As one who's attention spreads easily and habitually tracks a lot in my environment, shutting down the constant stimulus for an hour or two is good...

Three years ago I started a flower garden for the first time, and I attempted to make a rainbow of flowers. I was excited, started fairly late in the season, and didn't have much knowledge yet about flowers and planting. I didn't research or plan much, and I had a limited budget, which affected my choice of plants. I picked up comfrey from a neighbor who was offering plants in their garden for transplanting, and I had motherwort from a landmate who had no specific plans for it. Both of these...

There were two options of wristbands at this event I attended today - green for "Single" and red for "Taken / It's Complicated / I'm Just Here to Dance". I don't fall into either category. Well that feels awkward. Like I don't belong. I'm writing because this is a common experience for me of not fitting in to the standard boxes, and I want to normalize this relationship structure that I've been dreaming of for years - a committed triadic relationship . This structure in my point of view...