“That’s why we don’t name them.” Dave consoles me after we find the second dead duck of the week. Whereas when the first vanished, I could play pretend that she was backstroking in a jacuzzi pond with a flock of male suitors and snacking on grubs, I didn’t have the luxury with the second. ItContinue reading “Fleeting Gems”
Author Archives: Jaclynn Loibl
Where Is My Mind?
I’m a counselor, for eff’s sake; aren’t I invincible to mental health lapses? I floated into a panicky place earlier, and I’m embarrassed about how powerless I felt. The trigger was over-personalizing. Out of boredom, when hearing a friend tell a story, I inserted myself into it as though they were talking about me. IContinue reading “Where Is My Mind?”
Morning Mama
Sitting in front of the mirror with nothing but a strappy sports bra on, I use a flat iron to curl a section of hair and try to describe my appearance to myself. Weathered, like a retired pro volleyball player. I’m not upset with my idea; I like how I look. Even though I’d prefer I work out,Continue reading “Morning Mama”
Dumbo To Fabbo
Once upon a time, I started a blog; the year was 2012, and I was living in a yellow camper van with a bumper sticker that read, Relax You’ll Get There. But I was anything but relaxed. The trip lasted well past its expiration, going past the month’s vacation mark and into an eleven-month van-livingContinue reading “Dumbo To Fabbo”
Sausage Pole Shuffle
If you see a sizeable buzzy fly, please don’t swat it; it’s likely a mason bee. With its black body and similar size, it is often confused with its less-than-awesome cousin (as I witnessed this weekend at our friends). Once it landed and went in a hole under their picnic table, my friend whacked theContinue reading “Sausage Pole Shuffle”
Forever Young
Even if I don’t use it, I need a plan. Being prepared for this week’s hefty client load means if I start to scramble that I know I’ll have a soft place to fall. I’ll start writing progress notes before the week begins. Even though most I can’t input until after the session, the work I canContinue reading “Forever Young”
Find Out What It Means
Respect and validation are wonderful gifts relationships provide, however they’re not one-size-fits all. Meaning, assuming or expecting others to know your needs is as fruitful as an apple tree in February. I’m proud of the time I walked out of a tumultuous meeting with two colleagues. Taking the stairs down to street level I strolledContinue reading “Find Out What It Means”
The Transcendent Trope
Her tea shop offers the finest loose leaves bundled in worldly weighs. Madame Emille, I believe was her name, also owned an exquisite chocolate shop in a well-trodden alley. Vivid silver threads fizzled through her course black hair and bare feet peeked out of a floor-length red dress. I never met her, but the smokyContinue reading “The Transcendent Trope”
Razor Crazed
As I reluctantly dipped out of a fireside chat with Dave and his sister Cathy, I couldn’t help feeling like a child begging for one last trip down the slide. Our conversation was entertaining, covering everything from the recent death of Jerry Springer to the current season of Ted Lasso and Netflix’s policy changes. WeContinue reading “Razor Crazed”
Coming Clean
Dear Precious Reader, Due to excessive pressure washing totalling three hours today, I did not do my progress notes or write a blog for tonight. Full disclosure, I may have also lost time editing a photo on Canva. Oh, how I love tweaking and toggling photos like the amateur graphic designer I am. Please forgiveContinue reading “Coming Clean”
Going On 40 