#midterms – Lavender and Levity

Don’t Think of a White Elephant

Posted on November 5, 2018June 30, 2019 by lavenderandlevity

George Lakoff talks about how the moment you mention something - especially if you immediately tell the person not to think about it - all they can do is think about it. So, if I tell you "don't think of an elephant," all you'll be able to think about is the elephant in the room. … Continue reading Don’t Think of a White Elephant →

Where’s Whoopsie #15: Trumpkin

Posted on October 28, 2018October 28, 2018 by lavenderandlevity

It seems to be all the rage this year to carve jack o' lanterns into angry Trump faces. I'm a little disturbed by this - as I see his face enough on t.v. to be bad for my mental health already - but mostly I'm amused. In a world of politicized media, satire - including … Continue reading Where’s Whoopsie #15: Trumpkin →

1) I’m neurodiverse, chronically ill and a (hopefully vaguely effective) advocate for others. I’ve seen some stuff as a result.

2) I’ll take anyone to task who claims any of the above make anyone else lesser in any way.

3) But – because I’m also an irony magnet – I’m still biologically wired to experience Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and conditioned from past experiences to feel toxic shame personally that I would never apply globally.

4) If I can’t beat the Bully-in-My-Brain, I can at least learn to laugh at it.

5) Puns are awesome.