My wife thinks I need an outlet for the storm of thoughts swirling around in my head. So here we are. Just you and me. Welcome to my world.
I write, therefore I am.
Neuroscientist/Psychologist. I translate existential neuroscience. I donโt offer brain hacks or quick fixes; I explore how the mind and the biological brain actually works so understanding itself becomes the solution.
Life is hard, and it likes to slap the shit out of us. In my experience, looking for the funny takes the sting out of it. So here we are.
In which we come together to save American democracy, or at least have fun while trying.
My name is Jess and I was a high school Literature teacher for 16 years until I decided to run as a Democrat in a rural, red district in Missouri. I bring you news and politics from Missouri and beyond from a rural progressive point of view.