I often wonder about the grand mythic strokes being written across America these last few years. They are big. They are bold. They are terrible. And
I am my dogs
A generation ago, I had a dream, and I told my mentor about it. Black dogs are barking at me. It is depression. It looks like this (I showed him a
on humor and malice
humor is the tendency of experiences or expression to provoke laughter and provide amusement. The term derives from the humoral medicine of the
On Cults and Cultural Healing
How does a nation's culture heal on a mass level when so many members are likely: Afraid (because they’ve seen hatred and bullying of the "other" by
The Truth Beat – The Authoritarian Directive Broken Down
The other day I looked down to glance at a news paragraph on my phone. It said something like, "there are increasing ethical and criminal breaches at
Sinking Gifts. Rising Queen
I have been prone to depression, as have many of the women in my family. As are, no doubt, many others who are reading this. I have also been prone
Four Styles of Defining A Life
I wrote a chunk of a self-help book over a decade ago. It described the four styles people use to find — and define — meaning in their lives. These
Marketing on the Web, for White Hat Operators
I've been using the web to promote projects and to help clients and causes since 1997. One of my first experiences work experiences was helping a
The Honest.
I go to the same places on the web, over and over. I keep looking for something, and I'm not sure what it is. Outrage, solace, connection,
Going Dark
I've been watching a morning news show for years. Morning Joe, I know, has gained the attention of Capital Hill players since its inception, and yet,
Why I march
I am marching for all women's sovereign right to control their own bodies. Always. Same for men. I march for equal pay, for equal access to medical
The superpower I wish I had
My daughter asked me my superpower and origin story. The first thing that came to mind was a ball, that came into being by the beauty of the Aurora
Deep State and Democracy
I've been hearing a fair amount about how Trump and his former buddy Bannon want to dismantle the "deep state," implying it is a bad thing. I'd like
My poem to you
This poem is one of thanks. And it is for you. Dear friend, you are a woman of extraordinary depth. You feel. You feel for others who forget
Holiday Jealousy. On Making Cheer
I've got to admit, I've been feeling a little sorry for myself. I feel like I work really hard taking care of a thousand things, and yet, I can't seem
It’s Happening
Listening to an intelligence expert: “it’s known that Russian interference in 2016 election included using social media both on far right and far left
It’s happened. What to do next.
It's happened. Our government is now an authoritarian kleptocracy. Here's what you do to prevent total collapse. Continue to speak freely
The Nature of Outrage
Subtitled: the lifeblood of propaganda This emotion needs a close examination. Especially now. Especially because it is an "adult" emotion that is
what if I quit my first job?
What if today, I decided to quit my first job? This woman job I'm judged on every day. What if I didn't even bother to look clean, coifed, or dress
the mirror ball
The Las Vegas shooting was horrible. It was also terrorism. How do we know? Because people are more afraid, and feel less safe in their daily lives.
Dear Ms Grace
It's (one of) your middle names, and you deserve it. This morning you did something that made me so amazed, so incredibly proud and so astonished that
These Songs of Freedom
This is some verbiage GOP Trump-backing officials can use to get free. It is time. Dear Constituents: I am officially and irrevocably withdrawing
Woke? Noke.
After this past week: Charlottesville, racist presidential comments, violence and division, I keep wanting to "woke" my family and friends who voted
Right to life: MY American birthright.
This is a tough post to write, but I felt I must write it, and attempt to communicate something that is likely felt by many, but hard to
And up we go again
After writing a few emotional posts lately, both "positive" then "negative," I feel I must quickly get something down in this space that is positive
Thank-yous Overdue
Dear Madeline and Phyllis, I owe each of you a huge thank you. As a woman in business, I realize nearly every day how you both influenced me, and
Anxiety Sideliner
There have been a few times in my life when anxiety attacks have changed the direction of my life. I think now, that I'm probably not the only one.
Tasslenisms – Part 3
Dog feeding time: Odin: I'm going to give the dogs a boutique! Me: Really? Tasslen: No Odin, a boutique is a bunch of flowers. You want to give
They made their bed, let ’em lie in it
This is one of those posts I didn't want to write. But this refrain keeps going through my head, so this is as good a way as any to exorcise it. They
Write what you want to learn
Many years ago, I trained to become a life coach. I went to conference after conference, took 2 years of tele-classes and put myself "out there" as a
Quantum Audience
In quantum physics theory, the intention of the experimenter can determine an experiment's outcome. In this tiny world of stuff, scientists have an
Open Letter of Empathy for Ben Jacobs
Hi Ben, I'm so sorry you were attacked. I'm even more sorry that then you were denied reality by the campaign's initial statement where you were
another aging lady post
What can I say that hasn't already been said on the topic? That I watched this episode of Veep and found myself educated? That as I approach 50 with