Blue Christmas
I figured out, a long time ago, that most of the pain in my life is a result of reality not matching my pictures of how things should be. I remember times in my childhood when I was pierced by … Read more…
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Some Books are Hard to Read
Charleston, South Carolina, is one of the cities I love best, and Pat Conroy one of my favorite writers. So I was excited to finally read South of Broad, his 2009 coming-of-age novel set in Charleston. The story follows a … Read more…
The Shame Trap
Shame is an insidious thing. Much of the time, we’re unaware we’re carrying shame, because it’s become so internalized and unconscious. But holding on to shame is a trap; it keeps us from moving forward into our joy. In some … Read more…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Ripe red pomegranates piled high in the produce section of my neighborhood grocery -I’ve been buying one every day. Junot Diaz – I’m laughing and crying my way through The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, which I somehow missed … Read more…
Today’s Supreme Court Ruling on Healthcare
Today the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the landmark healthcare bill, the Affordable Care Act. This decision removes any legal obstacles to implementation of the Act, although individual states can decide to decline federal funds and not expand their … Read more…
Armed Forces Day
Today, May 19th, is Armed Forces Day in the United States. In 1949, according to the Department of Defense, “President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military … Read more…
This Weekend…
This weekend Christians will celebrate Easter, while Jews are celebrating Passover. For many other people, this will simply be a lovely Spring weekend. Whatever you’re doing, I wish you joy. I believe that in every experience, there are levels of … Read more…