What we can do about it.

What we can do about it.

by | May 30, 2017 | Uncategorized

Part II.     …The escalation of abuse, and what we can do about it. I worry about how our children are being affected by what they observe and experience.  They learn how to behave by witnessing how the adults in their lives (and the ones in the media) conduct...
The Culture of Violence.

The Culture of Violence.

by | May 29, 2017 | Uncategorized

Me, Me, Me, Me… If you’ve watched the news this week, you’ve probably seen the clip of Trump shoving Dusko Markovic, the prime minister of Montenegro aside at the NATO meeting.  Looking quite pleased with himself, he was able to move in front for the...
Coming out of Hibernation.

Coming out of Hibernation.

by | Apr 5, 2017 | Uncategorized

My mother-in-law and I talked together many Sundays the year before she passed away in 2015.  Instead of “Tuesdays with Morrie”, think “Sundays with Maria”. She told me all about her colorful life and her experiences before, during, and after...
Your Inner Democrat and Republican.

Your Inner Democrat and Republican.

by | Mar 8, 2017 | Uncategorized

I wanted to write a bit about how the election has ignited and spurred on activism and peaceful resistance.  Without talking specifically about “sides”,   I think the coming together of people for the Women’s march on January 21  was truly...