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Doing it ‘nice and rough’ – Tina Turner is my kind of Buddha
I have fifteen minutes to write this. I know Buddhsim works for me, and I want to practice every day. I’ve tried apps, books, meditation retreats and everything…
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Mothers make matter
Becoming a mother has been a ride. I’ve learned to live with less sleep, half-baked plans that fall apart the other half of the time, and constant pings…
Culture
Beyond Belief
I don’t go to church, my kids don’t either. The other day I realized that even though I don’t engage with organized religion anymore, that there are many…
Body & Health
Sacrifice
The US Constitution says I don’t have to sacrifice my life in any way to anyone who cannot live without my contribution. No one does. No person must…
Culture
Don’t cancel cancel culture
Why? Because cancel culture is the most humane, lenient way to deal with people who break the rules, and I’m all for leniency, as long as it’s fair.…
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Radicalized, Right?!
I’m so tired of liberals being branded “the radical left” whenever mentioned in GOP-friendly media. Afterall, I’m a friggin’ middle class, middle-aged woman who simply wants my gay…
Culture
Breaking the natural and mythic laws of life: a primer
and a powerful path forward for good grownups Yesterday, January 6, 2021, American law was flouted when people broke into the Capital building, committed violence and halted…
Culture
Death Panels: brought to you by the GOP
Doesn’t a stranger deciding you can’t get what you need to live amount to a death panel? I’ve heard it said the fears you obsess about are the…
Culture
Flying Beagle
Every election a bunch of intellectuals and statisticians get famous for predicting an election correctly. They have reasoned arguments, loads of data and a feel for how to…
Culture
Media Marks: that would be you and me
Last night was dueling town halls between two networks and two candidates. I did not watch. Partially, because I can’t stand one candidate, he makes my skin crawl.…
Culture
#LiberalsLastLonger #Vote
Culture
Will the Real America Please Stand Up? Birther-in-Chief is Thieving Again
Answering the questions: What is a “birth story” and why is it significant? Who gets to tell that tale (and why does it matter who tells it)? Why…