In April I leaned that my time at the ranch was coming to an end. After 16 years, I’ve come to think of the place as mine, even though I’ve known for awhile that I was on borrowed time....
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There is a lot of talk about mindfulness these days, and there is a lot of research which shows that practicing it leads to better physical and mental health. It’s highly recommended for people with depression, anxiety, addiction, low confidence, and chronic...
As the US pulled troops out of Afghanistan, we all watched in horror as people desperately tried to escape the country. Politics aside, the truth was unfolding before us that something had gone terribly wrong as this war had...
Once again a mass shooting has happened in the United States. Only this time it happened 20 minutes from my house. I read about the Atlanta shootings just days before, somewhat emotionally detached, if I’m honest. I’m not proud...
When we were children, we were dependent upon our parents for survival as we were not able to navigate the world without their help. We needed our parents to feed us, clothe us, and take care of us when we were sick. But...
Recently, I watched the movie Up with my family, which I hadn’t seen in years. Despite it being heart warming, humorous (Squirrel!), and entertaining, I was also touched by the wisdom that came through. The main character in the movie, an elderly man...
If you are having trouble connecting with people during the Covid-19 pandemic you are not alone. This article gives step by step instructions for how to have a connecting conversation.
4 strategies for managing anxiety during the covid-19 pandemic.
What they did yesterday afternoon ~ by Warsan Shire they set my aunts house on fire i cried the way women on tv do folding at the middle like a five pound note. i called the boy who used to love...