Skip Month: Sleeping and Dreaming

William Rogers

03 Jan 2026 — 1 min read

The author wearing an Oregano sweatshirt at a Farmer's market in Richmond VA, photo by Nina Rogers

When I committed to sending a story on nine of each year’s full moons, rather than all twelve (some years 13), my body relaxed. This allows me to rest during winter!

Alongside resting, I’ve been churning out the current season of Oregano Shirt Podcast, “Bro Connections,” with each episode featuring a conversation between me and another man. Available everywhere you can find podcasts, except Spotify, I just released a conversation with a friend I’ve known for 18 years, Jesse Tichenor, who now works as a therapist. Part of our conversation touches on themes of caregiving that I’ve also had the privilege of articulating here on Clover Finder.

Have I mentioned how much joy it gives me to translate some of my thoughts into words here, which has also helped translate some of my feelings into thoughts? It can take me a while to feel something, and my conversation with Jesse reminded me how talking (and writing) can be so crucial to the process.

I hope you’ll also spend some time resting this winter, and in general, and that you’ll receive the support you need to feel your feelings.

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