Large bills whisper-light in my right jeans pocket; I hardly notice it’s enough to buy groceries for a month— the weight: that insignificant. Bells on the door chime when I enter. I ask if he’s here because I’m ready— I think… I notice his eyes first, blue, when he surfaces from the back rooms, then…
I ran fingers across spines of books, searching for 900.09 SMI. My research was grinding to a halt; finding sources like looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack at night. I sighed audibly. So much so, I actually looked around to see if I’d disturbed anyone. From the corner of my eye, I caught…
When I set out this year, I brainstormed a list of “states of being” I wanted to prioritize in my life. And, because it made good sense, I used that list to create the Erotic Journal Challenge themes for 2020. January’s theme was mindful, which is actually my main word for the year. February’s theme…
April is the cruelest month… Well…for some, March has been, and April promises little respite. Many of us are in lock down, stuck at home, working from home, worrying away the hours at home. Others are first responders or essential workers out there exposing themselves to potential health hazards for the good of the rest…
Practicing mindfulness is a way to become more present in every area of our lives, including our romantic and sexual relationships. According to Buddhist teachings, the Four Foundations of mindfulness are: Mindfulness of body Mindfulness of feelings Mindfulness of thought/consciousness Mindfulness of how your mind works Mindfulness of Body In relationships, mindfulness of our bodies…