Category Archives: counseling

“Sliding Scale”, “Copay”, and “Freudian Slip”: possible band names i’m considering during my conversation with a therapist.

The band would probably be therapist-themed. And its members would be good listeners, and they’re also hopefully very worthy of being listened to.

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The top of a graduation cap could also be a decent surface to play board games on; and when the game’s over, throw that cap

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Learning how to hold onto and appreciate chopsticks for the very first time reminded Jose of Sally holding onto, appreciating, exploring, and kissing his hands for the very first time

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The PR initials and the fights between human-piloted robots and monsters increase Pacific Rim’s chances of crossovering with the Power Rangers

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“I rape and f**king kill you.” “You can come inside my apartment.” Latter said by bombshell, former: bullying drill sergeant.

Both statements surprised their listener, they were eating up his brain, they required ad-lib answers, zombies-nearing-target/prey(um?!) .  {Straight A’s changed to fangs (from a snout/chainsaw-mouth)}

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From the PG version of issue 5 of my “When Deadlines Become Zombies” zine:

a few of my poems, images, artwork

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“I’m looking for my wife before she spends all my money.”

He said this to me before suggesting “Do not get married.”

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Considered submission idea for the Remembering Who We Are zine (Part 1 of ?) :There was so much unnecessary arguing between family members (and even bullying, abuse

from a mother to her daughter). This family was in the process of moving all of their belongings from their old house into a new apartment. There were disagreements and misunderstandings and lots of difficulties, stress, tensions, threat-like shoutings in … Continue reading

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The noodles tasted stretchy because they’re actually rubber bands

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Ballerinas and zombies devour each other at the all-you-can-eat buffet

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