Writing through the Storm
Those of you who are empathetic understand completely when I say recent years have felt like we were catapulted into an alternative universe—not merely because of dramatic changes in policy, … Continue reading
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Invisible Heroes: Are You One?
In times of disaster, we glimpse the heroic acts of people we never knew were out there—ordinary women and men who wanted to help. But those people don’t magically appear … Continue reading
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Judged by Skills and Talent Alone
The premise of the NBC-TV reality hit THE VOICE is the worthiness of the contestants to be included in the competition is determined solely on the quality of their singing. … Continue reading
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I Know How You Feel: The Life of an Empath
You enter a room and immediately sense the mood of the group within. If it’s a party gone bad, you’re already wondering how you can remove yourself. If it’s a … Continue reading
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Anybody Need a Hug? Receiving Help with Grace
Strength is being able to handle single-handedly whatever comes along. WHAT? NO! Actually, I would’ve agreed for many years of my life—the reason many years of my life were stained … Continue reading
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Love Ain’t Easy
“Love” is a very popular word—especially around this time of year. We sign cards with it, send emojis to express it, and include it in songs. We know we all … Continue reading
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Taping the Empathy Switch ON
“How can anyone be so cruel?” Do you ever ask yourself that question when you see people who were once close resorting to meanness and violence? In nasty divorces, where … Continue reading
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The Birds and the Bees?
Do you remember when you first learned the details of male/female sex? Do you remember what you were thinking as you tried to picture what was being described? I do, … Continue reading
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Walk a Mile in Their Shoes
Last night as my husband and I watched the unflinching film WINTER’S BONE with Jennifer Lawrence, I couldn’t help thinking how little we know about one another as we shoulder … Continue reading
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You Go, Girls!
Last evening—after the elections—PBS presented a program called “Makers.” Women in politics were the focus. What I didn’t know was that the women of Congress periodically ignore party lines to … Continue reading
