For some reason, it keeps getting deleted off Ashwinder. I think it’s related to the forum glitches they’ve been having, or it’s because this is a whopper chapter (67,800 characters/12,000 words). I’ve emailed support there. I’m certain it’s not getting rejected by a human at Ashwinder. UPDATE: I broke off the last chunk and it’s […]

Earworm: Blake

June 9th, 2014

The Garden of Love By William Blake I went to the Garden of Love, And saw what I never had seen: A Chapel was built in the midst, Where I used to play on the green. And the gates of this Chapel were shut, And Thou shalt not. writ over the door; So I turn’d […]

Full story here [I]f we experienced rejection or mistreatment when we were young, then achieving that combination of emotional and sexual intimacy may stir up deep feelings of sadness. If we allow ourselves to be fully present and in touch with our bodies during sex, we may be overwhelmed with sadness…. This may help explain […]

  As a survivor of youth orchestra, I doubt any of my performances had anywhere near the enthusiasm these kids demonstrate.