The health side of writing

It is no secret I’m obese. Have been most of my life but for a few years between the ages of 14-23. Yes, yes, I know many of you will say TESTIFY, or IF YOU’D ONLY WATCH WHAT YOU PUT IN YOUR MOUTH, or, YOU SHOULD EXERCISE. And it will do no good for me to say I’ve done all of that. Over and over. It is the sad litany of so many of us who battle bodies that just want…

Civil Liberties

For your reading pleasure, a short story I penned a little while ago I thought I’d share here, just for you. Civil Liberties The first time I ask Mom for my own neural link she says, “No, son. Isn’t gonna happen.” “But, Mom, it’s not like – ” “Dulal, not open for discussion.” I thought she’d at least ask me why. I watch her for a bit. I feel weird. I want her to listen,…