Archive - The Shrieking Cactus

I'm back in my row boat, trying to stay afloat.

Nov 13 •

October 2024

September 2024

A heart soft enough to break

Because change is inevitable and often. And sometimes awful.

Sep 18 •

July 2024

The imperfect art of setting boundaries with difficult loved ones

I worried more about their reaction than mine. Now I can flip the script.

Jul 24 •

Ingrid Andress's bad singing was a massive act of bravery

In an industry that remains disproportionately unfair and unsafe for women, simply walking on stage is an act of rebellion.

Jul 19 •

Life with an emotionally immature mother

For years, I lived in the shadow of my mother's emotions. Here's how I found compassion for the both of us.

Jul 10 •

'Healthy societies recognize mixed feelings'

A Shrieking Cactus roundup of great stuff I've been reading lately.

Jul 3 •

June 2024

Trapped in the heat dome? Ten tips from a Texan

Since I can't fix global warming for you, here's some practical stuff that keeps me from getting too prickly during a heat wave.

Jun 18 •

A week in the stunning 'south-up' of Argentina and Brazil

225+ waterfalls at Iguazu Falls, few fellow Americans, cheap wine and chocolate, and giant rabbit-like rodents.

Jun 12 •

Manifesting a byline in my favorite magazine: How it happened

It was far more complicated than writing a great pitch.

Jun 6 •

May 2024

A few weeks of doing less (hopefully)

Like many parents, the month of May has left me harried and exhausted. So I'm taking a newsletter hiatus.

May 22 •

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