Archive - Oops, My Brain

Toe Tattoo Ideas

My last story about toes ended with my podiatrist popping off both my big toenails, because they were extremely ingrown. (By the way, welcome to all of…

Apr 20 •

March 2024

My Totally Original & Unpredictable Chronic Illness Memoir

Prepare to be inspired!

Mar 30 •

Not-So-Crappy Drawing: Postcard from Spring Break

My husband and I arrived to our cabin two days ago for a much-needed vacation. Between my many medical appointments and the other people that stay at…

Mar 16 •

Emergency Rooms for 1000, Alex.

A story that will make you long to hide in a supply closet decorated with whales and fish.

Mar 2 •

February 2024

Episode 77 - Three Letters a Piece

Published on Living in a Body • Feb 17

18:12

Crappy Drawing: Caved In

With BONUS process shots!

Feb 10 •

January 2024

The Empty Intimacy Department

“It’s simple,” the man, who was unbelievably tan, said with a smile, “just remember: Happy Wife, Happy Life!”

Jan 27 •

Crappy Drawing: The Map of Puppy Destruction

Did you know that it’s possible to clone a pet dog? When we got our first dog, Donut, he was already seven years old and deeply traumatized. He was…

Jan 13 •

November 2023

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow?

How is best to shave this body part? For women who aren’t gymnasts or acrobats, there’s a significant line-of-sight problem involved. Are you supposed…

Nov 25, 2023 •

October 2023

The IKEA Throw Pillow Thriller, a (Moving) Moving Story

This past Friday, Cory took the day off so we could do a uniquely potent combination of errands: IKEA plus ketamine. I made the plan of attack that…

Oct 28, 2023 •

Brains in Sneakers: A Head-On Collision with Migraine Advocacy

In which a chronic migraine patient has some not-very-close encounters with a purple tutu and a few dozen people in yoga pants.

Oct 7, 2023 •

September 2023

Crappy Drawing: Shell-less

Though I've struggled with anxiety in many forms for a long time, I live in constant denial of this fact. I'm not anxiety's ideal candidate.

Sep 23, 2023 •

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