Category Archives: Relationships

Geek Love: Brief Elegy for Gary Gygax

Posted on March 10, 2008 by askdrding

Dr. Ding’s almost brother-in-law, Nater, requested that I discuss my first experience with Dungeons&Dragons, thereby repping my set, aka Gamer Nerd Brethren and Sistren. Nate knows a closeted gamer when he sees one, and he’s right, I need to let … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Psychology Fun, Death, Intellectual disenfranchisement, Memories, Relationships, Unabashed Geekery/Nerdishness | 13 Comments

2007 Reflections, 2008 Dreams

Posted on January 26, 2008 by askdrding

Dr. Ding never was too good at New Year’s resolutions; I make them all backwards and counterintuitive-like. Dr. Ding once made a resolution to eat a LOT more chocolate, and well looky looky…it’s good for you now! Cause and effect, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Psychology Fun, Dreams, Exquisite Self Care, Furry Beasties, Glittery Glittery Drag Queens, Healing, Memories, Reflections, Relationships, Spirit, The Body | 4 Comments

Dear Dr. Ding

Posted on December 30, 2007 by askdrding

Dear Dr. Ding: Help. I had a huge fight with someone in my family over the Christmas holiday, and I am supposed to go to a family lunch on New Year’s Day. My problem is that the person I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Dear Dr. Ding, Parental Units, Relationships, What Does It All Mean? | 3 Comments

Friday Diatribe

Posted on December 29, 2007 by askdrding

Dr. Ding hasn’t written a good, old-fashioned, ass-whuppin’ Friday Diatribe in a long time, but here goes. Life isn’t all about being smart, or funny, or talented, or cute, or athletic, or rich, or brave. It also isn’t all about … Continue reading →

Posted in Healing, Relationships, Spirit, The Body, What Does It All Mean? | 2 Comments

5 Simple Ways To Ruin Your Christmas

Posted on December 3, 2007 by askdrding

Howdy ho, neighboreenos. It’s that holiday season again, and I’ll just bet you’re wondering how you can fuck it up beyond all recognition. Well never fear, Dr. Ding is here, bearing some much-needed wisdom. Seems like this time of year … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic Goddessery, Highbrow Humor, Relationships, The Body, What Does It All Mean? | 2 Comments

Dear Dr. Ding

Posted on November 22, 2007 by askdrding

Dear Dr Ding, Is it okay to live with my husband after our separation because neither of us can afford to move. I don’t have a car or a job and he babysits the kids sometimes when he remembers to … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcoholism, Dear Dr. Ding, Kids, Marriage, Relationships | 5 Comments