January 2025
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Confessions of a 5D Loser: Navigating the Ascension Without the Vibes
In recent years, the term “5D” has emerged as shorthand for a spiritual, vibrational utopia—a place where humanity transcends its earthly struggles and enters a higher dimension of peace, love, and enlightenment. But not everyone is invited to the party. In this cosmic split, the “high-vibration” crowd ascends to the fabled fifth dimension, while the Continue reading
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The Crypto Ball I Didn’t Attend and Why It Matters
The invitation never arrived, of course. No gilded blockchain token granting access to the crypto ball where fortunes, mushroom trips, and the secrets of pyramid power converged. Somewhere between a pop of champagne and a PowerPoint about decentralized infrastructure, Trump made a cameo, announcing a new wave of funding destined to rewire the future. As Continue reading
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Michigandrea
I’ve been putting my Michigandrea photos on a Timblr blog. None are award winning, but, enjoyed together, the snaps do convey the low-key beauty of the place. What does the word #Michigandrea convey to you? Continue reading
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My Father’s House
Six months ago, I returned to my hometown. My lease in New York City had expired, and while I had made significant progress with PTSD, the clamor and stress of the city had become too much for me. I needed somewhere quieter, somewhere familiar. It seemed like a counterintuitive move, given the bad things that Continue reading
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More Than This
My first real boyfriend was like a brass band. There was a rhythm to him, a forward-driving energy, like he was propelled by the thump of a drumline and guided by the sweep of a trombone. He moved with purpose, his momentum commanding attention. He made you wonder where he was going—and inspired you to Continue reading
Carrie Bickner 