When we tolerate something offensive (slavery, sexism, racism) for a long time, we “normalize” it. We do this as individuals and as a people. This is what victims do, by the way. They go along with abuse until they become … Continue reading →
I find myself writing excoriating responses to fluffy New-Agers on social media who are telling people to chill out. My message in most of my blog posts in the last year has been to encourage peace. I have tried to … Continue reading →
When my mother was dying, in Seattle a few years ago, I went to pick up my sister so that we could both go say goodbye to her together. This was a mistake. I got lost, had to turn around … Continue reading →
One of the things I am working on letting go of this year is trying to figure out what is wrong when someone reacts to me in an odd way. I don’t mean that I am abdicating responsibility for my … Continue reading →
Some of us just look like potatoes. Honestly, don’t you get tired of the tyranny of having to look like a supermodel? I’m all for feeling healthy and being strong and having vitality, as much as we are humanly able—because … Continue reading →
This may sound like a bit of a rant. I’m bringing this up because I have noticed that we are bickering about the darnedest things right now. I am concerned about how we are going to move forward from here. … Continue reading →
123 police officers were killed in the US in the line of duty in 2015, and in my opinion that is 123 too many. Even though it is fewer than the 134 who were killed in 1915, when the population … Continue reading →
Your affirmation for the day is: Breathe! You worked hard, you got some things done, it didn’t all go as well as you hoped, perhaps, but you showed up and did the work. Take a deep breath!
This is your affirmation for the day today. People can be so rude. People can be rude even when you’ve done something nice for them. Remember, that’s about them, not about you. Misunderstandings happen. Speak your peace, gently, and let … Continue reading →
This just made me laugh the other day. A car on a tow truck parked at a nearby service station. I’m in favor of green technology and being environmentally responsible. But this was just funny. Mission Accomplished! … Continue reading →
