A losing equation

A Surviving Facts blog Sometimes I wonder if loss ever goes away— the feelings of loss at least. Loss is such an amorphous and capricious emotion. It can be as trivial as the loss of a sweater on a trip or the loss of something profound— a job I held for 24 years. About thatContinue reading “A losing equation”

The New Nasty Woman: Marjorie’s Movement

A Surviving Facts Blog What the heck has happened to Marjorie Taylor Greene? Seriously. When did the scales fall from her eyes? And how? What did it? What specifically? Here’s my theory. Supporting Trump has been similar to being in an abusive relationship. Battered women’s syndrome occurs when a woman has been in a violentContinue reading “The New Nasty Woman: Marjorie’s Movement”

Is Project 2025 the far right’s Nuremberg Laws? Part 2 of original blog published March 2025

A Surviving Facts blog Last March, I wrote a blog about Project 2025 being the far right’s new Nuremberg Laws. Forgive another “told you so”— last week I re-published with commentary a blog on the billionaire bros and other Top 1%ers not being nice people— but I predicted this development as well. Now, the remainingContinue reading “Is Project 2025 the far right’s Nuremberg Laws? Part 2 of original blog published March 2025”

Yep, They’re Still Assholes- Part 2 of original blog

A Surviving Facts Blog Forgive typos— I’m having a moment. I wrote this original blog a few months ago before billionaire greed moved more into the spotlight. Recently, Billie Eilish, Rachel Maddow and Steve Colbert have all chastised the billionaire bros— Zuckerberg, Bezos, Musk— for their greed. Billie and Rachel, both accepting awards for theirContinue reading “Yep, They’re Still Assholes- Part 2 of original blog”

Health care crisis

A Surviving Facts Blog We are in the sixth week of the government shutdown. With both parties refusing to budge— and a lot of false rhetoric about who’s doing what— it’s likely that the shutdown could become the longest in history. This shutdown hits me personally. I get my and my daughters’ health care “onContinue reading “Health care crisis”

Hegseth’s speech may be exactly what we needed

A Surviving Facts blog Did you watch this week’s military display? If you did, then whether you’re wearing red-colored or blue-tinted glasses, you heard what I heard: No fat people in the military. Hegseth’s Patton-flag-modeled Ted Talk was clear: fat people are disgusting, men need to be warriors again (is he referring to Vikings, whichContinue reading “Hegseth’s speech may be exactly what we needed”

Etherized upon a table

A Surviving Facts Blog This past week, with Kirk’s tragic murder and its sad, complex aftermath, has worn me out. Kirk is a victim. And so are all the transgender people who have been harmed by his defamatory, and false, rhetoric. Is being tired a medical condition? I am tired. I’m tired of conflict, divide,Continue reading “Etherized upon a table”

My Fervent Wish

A Surviving Facts Blog I had an appointment with my favorite doctor this morning. I have an autoimmune illness, and she has been incredibly helpful in alleviating chronic pain. She always begins her appointments with friendly chit chat, inquiring about what’s going on in life before doing a thorough exam. Today’s appointment went as expected.Continue reading “My Fervent Wish”

Snow White and the Corporate Economy

An Into the Wilderness blog: Story 54 Surviving Facts blog The nights are already turning crisp in New Jersey. Last night, as I sat on my sister’s back porch watching the waning full moon, I grabbed blankets to wrap tightly around my shoulders and legs. I have just moved to my sister’s house while ourContinue reading “Snow White and the Corporate Economy”

It’s not hard to listen

A Surviving Facts blog I’m late for this week’s posting. It’s been busy. My house is now on the market, I prepped for and had a colonoscopy (TMI? I’m all good), and recovered from what seemed to be a mega dose of anesthesia- hence this post will be short. My recovery time has included aContinue reading “It’s not hard to listen”