The state of the world: looking for the dawn

October 14, 2023
state-of-the-world
I can't just ignore the state of the world, especially since something's on my mind. The state of the world today calls for responding with both nuance and more...
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6 Comments · Blog, Opinion

Why you should take a breath (or more) before sharing that

October 10, 2023
grievances
I follow the posts of a FB friend who is a psychologist.  A recent post got my attention because it involves one of the most destructive things to any relationship:...
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10 Comments · Opinion

Would you go back and do it all again? The same way?

October 2, 2023
do-it-all-again
I would. I would do it all again. The very same way. All of it. Even the shit parts. The heartbreak. The grief. The difficult...
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15 Comments · A Healing Spirit, Blog, Opinion, Soul School, Spirituality

Some people are smarter than others

September 20, 2023
not-equal
In today's world the idea that some people are smarter than others might seem shocking. Some might object. Because some people put great store in the idea that...
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4 Comments · Opinion

Unexpected consequences of benign neglect

September 15, 2023
benign-neglect
We arrived at our little East coast house two weeks ago to discover the unmistakeable smell of mold in our basement. When I'd left in early spring, everything was...
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14 Comments · Blog, Inspiration, Opinion

How social media can be both disturbing and entertaining

August 29, 2023
social-media
(Don't worry, this post is NOT all doom and gloom, so keep reading!) Social media grew over the years to become a big part of my life. It's a way I connect with...
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10 Comments · Blog, Opinion

How to prepare for aging in place

August 28, 2023
aging-in-place
Most of us live as though we'll be here forever, never considering the end game. Mostly it's because we see aging as loss. Who wants to prepare for that? But is that...
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18 Comments · Blog, Opinion

Body dysmorphia: when new and improved really isn’t

August 23, 2023
cosmetic-surgery
So Madonna had "some work" done a while back. Maybe just too many fillers. But people noticed and discussed. It's not a good look. Even the most ardent Madonna...
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9 Comments · Blog, Opinion

Why must we rush to judgment?

August 21, 2023
rush-to-judgment
As I write, two Maui officials have resigned, and it's only been about week since the horrible fires that took so much from these beautiful people. It was a huge...
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10 Comments · Opinion

Why I stopped coloring my hair

August 2, 2023
stop-coloring
I had beautiful brunette hair once....and then I started coloring it.  First, highlights. And then my hair got lighter and lighter. Dyeing my hair became an every...
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20 Comments · Blog, Inspiration, Opinion

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