I’m in the office basement. Alone. The sound of thundering elephants is coming from above, but yet, nobody’s home. Of course, my mind surmises it’s likely kidnappers and robbers hard at work pillaging. Pillaging what? I can’t say. Because with Dave and Evelyn away, there’s nothing of much value up there anyway. I’m sure IContinue reading “All By Myself”
Author Archives: Jaclynn Loibl
Psychic Musculature
I’m in a state in-between states, a ride suspended in mid-air. I’m like a sea monkey ping-ponging around a cheaply-made plastic aquarium. And then, I feel the steam of the boiling egg noodles hit my face, and I imagine how ricotta would be in the dish. And like butter, my mood changes. A friend calls,Continue reading “Psychic Musculature”
Not Today
Today, the 5-year-old neighbor girl swung on the swings and jumped on the trampoline with Evelyn. When they ran together across the field, Brighton turned to Evelyn and posed the question of all questions. “Do you want to be my friend?” I couldn’t help but hold my breath, the mother in me felt protective forContinue reading “Not Today”
Chitter Chatter
I’m fearful I’m going to fail the mother and daughter pair I am starting to work with. Mostly I’m afraid my emotions will steer the three of us straight into a concrete barrier. Which means I must bring all my self-care and soothing techniques to the big game. Deep breathing. Curiosity. Keep it light. IContinue reading “Chitter Chatter”
Dill Dohs
What if I were writing this just for me? When writing my nightly blog, I dream of going off the rails, into the great beyond of absurdity and obscurity to never return. “Everyone Everywhere All At Once” is just that, and is my new favorite movie. Hot dog fingers and dildo fighting along with aContinue reading “Dill Dohs”
Who You Are
“The answer to the question you keep asking yourself. Who are you meant to be? Go inside, bang the drum, and find out.” The wise elder commands the youthful main character inward; into a cave where she will find her calling. This is from the movie “Moana”. Inside she learns that her ancestors were oneContinue reading “Who You Are”
Crack Open, Please!
You’ll be happy to know the next step in my adventure of raising ducks is almost here! “Any day now” is the email response I just received from the lady on OfferUp about their hatching. So I’m like a kid watching the clock on the last day of school before the summer break. I can’tContinue reading “Crack Open, Please!”
Ghosting: A Rant
I’m gonna go out on a not-so-long limb and say that ghosting (for those who don’t know, it’s the act of cutting off all communication and ignoring a person) is harmful. The clients I work with talk about doing it and are having it happen to them, which makes me wonder, is this the norm?Continue reading “Ghosting: A Rant”
A Real-Life Person At The IRS
“I was able to do 24 pull-ups. As you can imagine, I was quite the studlette.” This morning, day five of waiting on hold for far too long and getting hung up on, things greatly improved when Shannon came on the line. As expected the 62-year-old Marine’s military career bled into the commands given atContinue reading “A Real-Life Person At The IRS”
Fly Like An Eagle
I cock my head, peer into the distance, and hope the words will come. Where are they? Nature doesn’t respond, and it’s certain then; my creative juices have dried up and are in an empty jug floating away to sea. Legs outstretched, food digesting, my daughter and her grandmother are gardening. It’s just me. ForContinue reading “Fly Like An Eagle”