It felt like forever. In fact, it’s only been about two years, but the pandemic has a way of casting an ethereal fog around perception. Maybe you, Dear Reader, have experienced this as well? My rational mind has been noticing how the world is slowly waking up: masks disappearing, restaurants opening, events cranking up… …however… Continue reading What a Wicked Web We Weave
Author: Jonah Sheridan Fenn
Nerd herder, word wrangler, working on the next chapter...
Codependence Day
It’s the Fourth of July, 2021. I’m sitting here, in my comfortable, small apartment, biding time before going to a commUNITY event here in Salem. This will be a slightly different Independence Day celebration. The focus will be shifted from fireworks and mock war to building community and diversity. Before I head on over to… Continue reading Codependence Day
The Low Down on Top Surgery
One of the biggest milestones in a transman’s life is chest masculinization surgery, also known as “top surgery”. Not all trans guys need this surgery. Some are fortunate enough to be born without the extra flesh up top, but most of us aren’t that lucky. Some trans guys might elect to forego top surgery. This… Continue reading The Low Down on Top Surgery
Die Its
The bane of my existence. The pain of my greedy little goblin soul. The diet. I’ve been the survivor of so many Die Its over the course of my life. It’s like every single decade I live brings it’s own form of nutritional masochism. Seriously, check it out… 1970’s The Scarsdale Diet The Grapefruit Diet… Continue reading Die Its
Training Wheels
I’ve spent about 30 years of my life as a dedicated gym rat. All too often, I see folks who are obviously new come in and man…they go straight for the big wheels, sacrificing form and risking injury. I’m more of a champion of the humble training wheels. These little 2.5 lb weights don’t seem… Continue reading Training Wheels
All-American
I’m going to date myself a little here, lol. Way on back, around 1989, I was a college student…first at San Bernardino Community College and then at Linn-Benton Community College, upon moving myself and my two-year-old son back up here to my hometown. I originally started my college career as a Biological Sciences major. I… Continue reading All-American
Trans Day of Visibility, 2021
On this Trans Day of Visibility, let’s take a second to reflect on a few things. Some folks will always be visible. Some will be visible because they choose to be vocal and possibly political about their situation. Some people will be visible due to circumstances they can’t control. All of this is perfectly appropriate.… Continue reading Trans Day of Visibility, 2021
This Little Light of Mine
This past day was kind of rough for me. I had some news land my way that left me sad and a little shaken. Someone I know and like has received some bad medical news. Things look pretty grim. We never got the chance to really get to know each other well, which is something… Continue reading This Little Light of Mine
The Transgender Athlete
It seems to be a hot-button topic right now, at least on the Book of Face. Hot on the heels of President Biden expressing his support of the transgender community both politically and legally we suddenly start seeing the big questions of “Exactly how much human dignity and respect do we really have to give… Continue reading The Transgender Athlete
City of Peace
Salem. The word comes from the Hebrew noun shalom, which means completeness, wholeness, and peace. When we look at the Hebrew verb, shalem, it means to make something complete, whole, and at peace. In Arabic, we also have the word sālim, which means the same thing. I live in Salem, Oregon. Things aren’t always peaceful… Continue reading City of Peace