only the jodi

A search for simplicity, sobriety, compassion, & the right man. Or at least not another wrong man.

Archive for February, 2010

February 28th, 2010 by the jodi

we can drive all night, she said

I’m driving and the music is blasting. Frequently. There are certain bands, certain music that is meant to be listened to in a car, windows open, flying down the road. I’m starting to come out of a depression that has lasted months. Driving is one of the things I do to fix things. When I [...]

February 23rd, 2010 by the jodi

funny, you don’t look blu-ish

Last night I had dinner with the Death Doulas. I haven’t talked about this before, it’s felt kind of private. I finished my training in November. As of November, I’m officially ready to go, ready to sit and be companionable to someone who is getting ready to, well, to die. It’s February. I haven’t had [...]

February 12th, 2010 by the jodi

and some day, never comes…

Some days I’m all Kumbaya Some days I’m all Fight Club Some days I’m all I can’t hear you Some days I’m all Go Away Some days I’m just holding my breath, and swimming as fast as I can.