Mommy, ScientistDear men,I’m sorry, I don’t have the emotional energy to deal with your rage right now. Right now, I just can’t get past my overwhelming sadness…Oct 8, 2018Oct 8, 2018
Mommy, ScientistI don’t think we should have to tell you how many of us were raped or violated.Oct 17, 2017Oct 17, 2017
Mommy, ScientistI was in what was either an abusive or just really dysfunctional (depending on my mood and how much…On September 11, 2001 Peter, my former co-worker, my first adult friend, was on one of the planes that flew into the World Trade Center and…Oct 8, 2017Oct 8, 2017
Mommy, ScientistDo sharks die if they stop swimming?I bury myself in busy-ness. I am constantly running to stay in one place. I could complain about this, but in truth I’ve done it to myself…Sep 30, 2017Sep 30, 2017
Mommy, ScientistPost-competition bluesThe special kind of nervous energy that comes with trying to do something hard inspires me. Without it, I feel lost, empty. This is not the…Sep 11, 2017Sep 11, 2017
Mommy, ScientistI’m not a good female friend.I tend to resort to humor instead of talking about feelings.Sep 5, 2017Sep 5, 2017
Mommy, ScientistThe pre-race crowdI look around and find that the tables of the restaurant are filled with a familiar crowd. Fit people with Western States shirts, athletic…Sep 3, 2017Sep 3, 2017