Therapy by Dog
Talking about mental illness is trendy, but going beyond talk is challenging. Recently, my husband and I watched a program on PBS about Patriot Paws, a disability service and support … Continue reading
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America, We Hardly Know Ye
When I was in elementary school, my class enthusiastically sang “I like the United States of America/ I like the way we all live without fear/ I like to vote … Continue reading
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Love in New York
Recently, the New York Times ran an article about some New Yorkers taking pity on immigrants from Venezuela who were duped and dumped on their doorstep. People who work hard … Continue reading
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We Are Fam-i-ly
The developing 1950’s neighborhood where I grew up was nestled just beyond the city limits of our small town…where taxes were higher. The blocks around us weren’t filled in with … Continue reading
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Creating an Emotional Home
We choose where we live. First, we pick a place to house our bodies. We talk rent or mortgage or investment values. If we’re fortunate, we can seek out a … Continue reading
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The Great Multiplier
My great aunt reportedly had 17 children, only 14 of whom survived childhood. Her situation wasn’t unusual. Birth control was forbidden. The family worked a farm to feed everybody. I … Continue reading
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When the Going Gets Tough…
Disasters give one unassailable gift: We’re reminded we need one another. We know we need a central government that’s willing to take care of people—to be heroic when the situation … Continue reading
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Looking Back with One Eye Shut
What if Americans are the chosen people—inevitably always right? As an American, would you feel comfortable hearing that or just a little queasy? If the United States were perfect, it … Continue reading
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But Wait! There’s More!
Who likes waiting? Some people can summon huge reservoirs of patience for months, even years. “Patience is a virtue,” they remind us, knowing many people couldn’t care less about virtue. … Continue reading
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I’m Okay But You’re SCARY
A popular plot in film, books, and TV involves someone depended on to be trustworthy who is not—a boss, a friend, a spouse. Friendly neighborhoods can secretly be filled with … Continue reading
