I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.

Things We Forget

By Gentle Witch

Graduated college with a double major

Former federal government employee

  • Tend

    I enjoy tending to plants and watching new leaves appear.

  • Finish

    I enjoy listening to albums start to finish. What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time? Comment to let me know!

  • Wu-Wei

    The Buddhists have identified the state of wu-wei. Wu-wei is a state in which one performs a creative action without conscious effort. Examples of wu-wei is someone performing gymnastics in…

  • Slow

    I enjoy sitting with a book and letting my breath slow.

  • Growth

    Small town charm reminds me of versions of myself I outgrew. Growth changes what places mean.

  • Trail

    The historic trail close to home feels too long for me to have ever walked on it. Six miles? Not ideal for a light afternoon stroll.

  • Riverwalk

    The riverwalk downtown feels designed for me to explore, but I have never set food on it because I have stopped drinking, and there are lots of bars around my…

  • Lighthouse

    The historic courthouse tower watches without me having to climb into it.

  • Hiking Loop

    A hiking loop near my neighborhood feels accessible, yet I have never ventured there, due to it not being within walking distance. I suppose I could take the bus, but…

  • Wicker Park, Chicago

    Wicker Park, Chicago

    A neighboring town I’ve never been to is Wicker Park in Chicago. There, I would love to visit Chintown and Armour square. I would visit Wicker Park itself and try…