JK LinharesClass Discomfort at HalloweenI live in a big, Victorian house, built in the 1890s. It sits in a neighborhood with similarly aged and sized homes; three streets of big…Nov 2, 2021Nov 2, 2021
JK LinharesSpreading Sexism to New ParentsAs a father of 2 girls, a near 4-year-old elder daughter, and a 16-month-old, I’ve heard my fair share of sexist bullshit the past 5ish…Nov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021
JK LinharesProgressives: Stop Blaming People for Being IgnorantI hear frustration all the time from my progressive friends about what ‘the idiots in Florida’ are doing about Covid or ‘the morons in…Oct 29, 2021Oct 29, 2021
JK LinharesMidlife Sexual Confusion… Maybe I’m Bi?I’m not sure I ever really explored my sexuality. My earliest sexual memories are a strange blur:Oct 28, 2021Oct 28, 2021
JK LinharesAm I Just Condescending?My wife has a habit of losing her keys. And sometimes her wallet. Occasionally her phone. But mostly her keys. At least once a week, we’ll…Oct 28, 20211Oct 28, 20211
JK LinharesAccepting My Family For Who They AreIn becoming a parent, I’ve had to do a lot of self-examination. Why did I get so angry when my toddler wasn’t listening to me? Why would I…Oct 27, 2021Oct 27, 2021
JK LinharesFinding Joy in ParentingBeing a parent to a toddler can be tough. My young ones regularly have throw temper tantrums, take forever to get dressed in the morning…Oct 26, 2021Oct 26, 2021
JK LinharesThe Bad Guy In MeWhen I’m interacting with others, I have this feeling that my guard is up. That my guard is up really high. That there is something ugly…Oct 22, 2021Oct 22, 2021
JK LinharesJust Treat Me Like a PersonEvery time I interact with a doctor or a nurse, even one that I’ve seen several times, it feels like we’re starting from scratch. They skim…Oct 22, 2021Oct 22, 2021
JK LinharesEssex NYAs we arrived at the ferry terminal in Charlotte VT, it suddenly felt like were on vacation. After stopping in Brattleboro for a short hike…Oct 22, 2021Oct 22, 2021