I find it frustrating that the things not in my control, aren’t in my control. If they were, it would make life so much easier. If I could just control all the random. If I could just control other people. If I could just control my body. Then life would be perfect. Everything would be the way I want it. And, modesty aside, I think … Continue reading The year of being a good person.
Everything I know about parenting I learned from McDonald’s. Okay, not everything, but I did learn some important things. “Time to lean, time to clean” for instance. Cleaning as you go is better than trying to fit in an attic to basement extravaganza. The latter never happens when you have young kids. Also, be organized. A little preplanning is worth its weight in gold. And, … Continue reading Everything I know about parenting, I learned from McDonald’s.
I’ve been thinking about my “who’s driving the bus” life analogy. It’s been on my mind because my bus is missing. That’s not symbolism, it’s a literal thing. The bus has left the building, or at least my office. The bus analogy is basically this: our lives are a bus ride. Life is better if we’re driving the bus and in charge of our lives. … Continue reading Making better fashion choices.
I recently read an article about climate change and the emotional consequences thereof. The coming devastation is making people ill in advance; their fear, sense of impotence, and grief manifest in various ways, including increased anxiety and depression. Some are even developing PTSD. People are being traumatized by the coming trauma. In an effort to mitigate the emotional consequences, some politicians are suggesting we “depoliticize” … Continue reading Call them by their name.
From Famine to Feast 