Category Archives: Vulnerability

When things fall apart

Posted on February 12, 2017 by kyra333

There have been many times in my life when things fell apart, whether due to my illness or injury, a loved one’s, a death, or outside circumstances, whether that is work or the world. When we feel like things are … Continue reading →

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A drunk, a small child and a pair of leggings walk into a bar…

Posted on January 17, 2016 by kyra333

My friend Chelsea told me recently that drunk people, small children and leggings have one thing in common: they don’t lie. The transparency there, however unsightly, lumpy and uncomfortable can be transformative. When we see things and people for what … Continue reading →

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When all is said and done…

Posted on November 1, 2015 by kyra333

Very few mistakes are unrecoverable from, unless you are a brain surgeon who has gin and Cheerios for breakfast to get your steady on. Years ago a brilliant man during my therapy session pointed out my penchant to being hyper-vigilant. … Continue reading →

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Escaping Boundaries

Posted on September 1, 2015 by kyra333

I think it was the light rain on my face which helped me swim back up into consciousness, that and the hot, moist breath in my face smelling like rotting meat and poo. Granted, I didn’t make those connections at … Continue reading →

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1,582 Miles

Posted on July 1, 2015 by kyra333

Both Confucius and Buckaroo Banazi said, “ No matter where you go, there you are.” I logged 1,582 miles in two weeks on the road in California: from San Diego, to San Jose, Yountville in Napa, Philo in Anderson Valley, … Continue reading →

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Wit’s End

Posted on March 14, 2015 by kyra333

I have been mulling over what to write about for weeks, to no avail. This week in particular I was moved over and over to try to wordsmith what was in my head, which was all jammed up. My head … Continue reading →

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Choose the Pie!

Posted on January 19, 2014 by kyra333

We, as a culture like choices, options: we love restaurants with 27 page menus, multiplex theaters with 20 movies going 20 hours a day, we can be a fireman or a ballerina, there are a plethora of choices of pie, … Continue reading →

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What did I just do?

Posted on March 23, 2013 by kyra333

Every once in a while I wonder why I have a splitting headache; For relief I try taking a walk, reading, wine and then whine… to no avail. Finally it occurs to me to put down the hammer I have … Continue reading →

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Meet my Little Fat Man

Posted on February 9, 2013 by kyra333

Years ago my friend Michael made a mean martini, incredibly dry; in fact all he would do is open the bottle of vermouth next to the gin glass. That was it. Michael was an athletic, funny, sweet, easy-going guy most … Continue reading →

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Baby Tough

Posted on January 1, 2013 by kyra333

“I believe in you so much I could die from the words that you say” -Dashboard Confessional Many people are not familiar with the term Baby Tough. It was born on a Christmas day some 5 or 6 years ago … Continue reading →

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