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
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
If we kiss the friggin’ frog…
I've been trying to live the following spiritual truths: once you accept something fully, then it can change know your shadow, and it won't
e-fuckin-nough
It's enough already. We need to face this We need to decide we are better than this we can be dignified. No alpha male, no killing, no social
Personal is political
This has been said for a long time, but I am starting to see just how simplistically true it is. The repeal of Obamacare that just spectacularly
Derail Doubling Down
Ever notice how exciting it is when someone "doubles down?" It is the very essence of gambling, isn't it? Whether the hand is good or bad, "doubling
breaking through
I want more than anything to break through. Break through the fog that's clouded my country. The dark, gold dust-filtered smoke that chokes my loved
please for my birthday, mr. president
I'm asking for only one thing: please start acting like a winner. A good one. Good winners are fair to their opponents. Good winners are kind to
The Fake News Fake Out
If you are regularly shutting down political adversaries using the term "fake news," you may be falling into a trap. Or worse, you may be
This might take a while…
In the middle of another sleepless night, I decided to give up outrage. It's been flying around me from left and right, perhaps correctly, but it's
A Pledge of Human Decency
I'm not sure why I feel it is important to promote a pledge for human decency today. Maybe it is because I feel a little sick in my stomach, both
Nine with strength, and hopefully, sanity
This is an idea for taking action this week. ARTICLE: 9 Senators Trump Must Watch Out For After I read the article above, I decided
Government is a service
make sure you are well-served
A plan for coping with inauguration weekend
Here is what I am doing during the inauguration on Friday: 1) donating to the ACLU- RI (www.riaclu.org/get-involved/donate) 2) donating to Planned
Post-truth: a convenient lie
[originally posted 12/6/2016] In case you haven't already heard, here I present to you the Oxford Dictionary's 2016 word of the year: post-truth. This
Self Care Salvation
[first posted on Nov 10, 2016] I have been feeling shocked. But I will not stay there. When you are in shock, for real, you need stuff to survive. You
Printable Poster Art for Women’s March
CURRENT ART & LINKS NOW ON THIS POST Below is free art to print or share for any women's march. Also check out: Washington Women's March Public
Do you really? (Wake up Please)
[Special note: I still have not spoken with some of the people I know who voted for Trump. I can't look at them, so this is my rant to/for them. I
Who’s carrying…
... the emotion of the situation? In every intense interaction between people, an emotional 'bubble' gets created. Usually this bubble is experienced
This day
I'd love to write something meaningful today, but I'm just relieved not to feel the monkey-gong of emotion hit when I think about PEOTUS. Do you know
Intervention
During a rough patch in my life, I had a life-changing experience that I was the last person in the world to get "It." "It" was an understanding that
The conversation
This morning my daughter lied to me. Not about anything big, or even particularly important, but the lie was said, then backed up by demonstrations to
Oppression is a tool of management, Inspiration a tool of Leadership
This is a distinction that hopefully illustrates why so many Americans are upset. We need to hear from the good winners: Who are you and what are
Democracy cannot be managed, it must be led
Mr. Trump, You know how to accomplish things, and you can deal and influence in an unbelievable way. After all, you are a private man, who managed
New words for the end
Dear Mr. Trump, I know it is not yet the election, but it is time for me, and you, and your GOP comrades, to stop the showmanship, drama, suspense
More simple truisms
Things I wind up saying often to my kids, that also give me pause when in a spiritual state of mind: mom's meals are healthier than institutional
Paying it out like paying it forward?
I love paying bills. I may be one of the few people that does. I like it way more than I enjoy invoicing my clients (which I sweat over like an actual
Welcome to Mom Mess
This website aims to provide to you a daily dose of truth or fiction, especially fiction that rings true. We all know the power of story-telling,