author, artist, and advocate reframing synesthesia, ADHD, Tourette, and other neurodivergent traits
My creative interests and endeavors cross various media and disciplines. I received my MFA from the University of San Francisco. My focus was writing, and during my studies, I took a deep dive into long fiction. I am a published poet and essayist, and I am currently crafting a book-length memoir about neurodiversity, community, and healing.…
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My brain is particularly squirrelly; I have several verified anomalies including synaesthesia, attention deficit disorder, Tourette, migraine, and sensory processing difficulties along with other conditions that are still getting tested. However, I’m fortunate to have these challenging outliers paired with the stellar memory conferred by grapheme->color and other synaesthesias. Some experts refer to my pu…
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I am a California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) licensed practitioner with more than 30 years of experience providing soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, orthopedic, deep tissue, and pre/post natal massage. I acquired my first manual therapy certifications in 1992, and have consistently focused my practice toward evidence based protocols that offer reliable results. Over my…
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Ah! the color of “love”!
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I heart art. From painting to literature to the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, I get what I like to call “art joy” from bearing witness to other artist’s works and from making my own creations. I’ve got a lot of projects in progress this year, both solo endeavors and collaborations, as do many of…
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Buzz! Buzz! I recently participated as a research subject in a study focused on the Neosensory Duo. Honestly, I am thrilled with the results I experienced following Neosensory’s user-friendly tinnitus protocols. Wearable technology is all the rage, but the Duo is more than just…..well….buzz! I first learned about sensory substitution devices at the 2016 United…
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I was resetting the clocks in my home for daylight savings time when I had a flashback to my first clock-radio. My parents told me that when I learned to tell time, I could have a Disney AM radio with a clock, nightlight, and alarm. It was pale yellow melamine, and had a parade of…
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It’s been a difficult year. The pandemic, changes on the home front, and some lingering orthopedic injuries have left me in a funk. My mental health hasn’t been all that swell for a while, and has been complicated by some poor choices I’ve made regarding food and alcohol, so I’ve been looking forward to Halloween,…
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Oh happy day! My NeuroTarot has arrived! Created by neuroscientist and artist Siddharth Ramakrishnan, the NeuroTarot is a cluster of the 22 major arcana that come in a sweet cloth bag printed with the Brain Mystic logo. That logo is on the back of the tarot too, along with the tagline “insights from neuroscience”. I…
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Clothing tags! I can’t stand them. I’ve been like this since I was a little kid, completely unable to tune out that scratchy sensation of a tag at my nape, my waist, or wherever. I’ve been driven to tears by loops of tough fabric intended to hang a coat, and I’ve squirmed in my seat…
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I was text chatting with a friend this morning who showed me a photo of his dog, a big Labrador/Weimaraner mix. She’s a gorgeous pale golden color with stunning green eyes, a truly beautiful creature. For the briefest moment, as I was commenting on Playa’s light jade eyes, I almost told my friend that my…
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