Monthly Archives: February 2009

“There was a power outage at a department store yesterday. Twenty people were trapped on the escalators.” ~ Stephen Wright Only use stairs in case of emergency. Alarm will sound if door is opened. Wait wait wait wait. Just wait … Continue reading →

The caveat post. The sole intention of this blog is to take you take you into the inner thoughts of an agoraphobic. But it’s not just about agoraphobia. Anyone with a phobia or extreme fear has similar thoughts and experiences. … Continue reading →

What do these three photos have in common? (Answer at the very end) Great views? Yes. All taken from my iPhone? Sure Amateur photos? No question about it. What do you *feel* when you see these photos? What comes to … Continue reading →

Is ‘hedger’ even a word? I’ve been hedging a lot these days. It’s easier that way. Why take the chance to make a decision when you don’t have to? Plus, it’s so much easier to just avoid and hope the … Continue reading →

[Night. Our main character "Me" is putting on pajamas. His apartment is quiet. Off in the distance the siren of an ambulance rings. He sits. He thinks. He does anything to keep himself busy.] ENTER MAIN CHARACTER ME: Who can … Continue reading →

I’m in a cab. It’s dark and raining. I’m tired. But want to visit a friend to toast his birthday. The cab driver is a guy about my age with an Eastern European accent. I always feel compelled to break … Continue reading →

“Well, I’m glad that you faced your fear, but let’s try to do it in more constructive terms the next time.” I paraphrase. But it’s something I’ve heard from all of my therapists when it comes to the issue of … Continue reading →

I’m declaring a personal war on fear. Fuck you fear. OK, maybe it’s not as easy as throwing out a few threatening words and hoping that all of a sudden the axis simply shifts and you’re free of fear. Who’d … Continue reading →