Why the lies we tell ourselves are so dangerous

October 27, 2025
If you ask most people whether they lie, they’ll insist they don’t.  And in a way, they’re right—many of us aren’t in the habit of telling big, bold lies to others. But to ourselves? That’s a different story. Self-deception is one of humanity’s favorite coping mechanisms,...

How social media can be both disturbing and entertaining

August 29, 2023
(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...

How to prepare for aging in place

August 28, 2023
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...

Body dysmorphia: when new and improved really isn’t

August 23, 2023
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...

Why must we rush to judgment?

August 21, 2023
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...

Maybe he’s an angel

August 19, 2023
I was in the car waiting for M yesterday and noticed a thin man maybe in his 40s with a shopping cart sitting in front of a DQ. He was drinking a big plastic cup of...

Help Maui fire victims

August 16, 2023
I'll just cut to the chase: the gentle people of Lahaina need our help. Here are ways to help Maui fire victims and to ensure direct aid is provided to those in...

The greatest gift you can give someone

August 15, 2023
The greatest gift you can give someone.... is to lift them up. or to listen. to care about them. to give them grace. From what friends are telling me and...

My continuing spiritual journey: What the spirits had to sa

August 8, 2023
"Yeah, I'm always concerned about my life review on the other side," I said with a laugh to my favorite medium, as we talked about my life. I just had my yearly...

Whatcha doin’ on these hot summer nights?

August 6, 2023
The hot summer nights of August are upon us--who could believe summer break is almost over for many kids (and parents). And yes, talk about hot--some of you have...

Why I stopped coloring my hair

August 2, 2023
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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