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If you’re craving greater balance and connection, you’ll want to embrace the joy of imperfect love. Our world is filled with promises of perfect, instant love and the prize of instant gratification. The media fills our minds with images that sell quick fixes and the idea of perfect love and perfect lives. These false offerings […]
“Mom, why don’t we talk to Grandma?” “Dad, why don’t we ever see Aunt Julie?” Adults who are estranged from a family member face challenges when attempting to explain the ruptured relationship to their children. A child who witnesses the dynamic often has a lot of questions. What does an adult daughter say to her […]
Drifting in from the Island’s glacial moraine, spring, traveling on an early morning breeze, announces its arrival as it heads south towards the bay. The vernal tidings, music scored with birdsong, the quacking and peeping of wood frogs and toads as well as a contributing chorus of forest voices enlivens the melody of the ariel […]
It amazes Barry and me how many women are still settling for less than they deserve in their relationships. The women’s movement of the sixties has done much to liberate women in their careers. Fathers are now helping out more than ever with child care responsibilities. Women are crowding the health clubs and marathons getting […]
The history of all times, and of today especially, teaches that . . . women will be forgotten if they forget to think about themselves. —Louise Otto-Peters, a German suffragist and women’s rights activist, 1819–1895 Writing more than 100 years ago, Louise Otto-Peters’ words still apply today. While mainstream medicine has paid some attention to […]
Who holds the key to longevity: men or women? The answer may surprise you. While genetics and hormonal changes play significant roles in the aging process, there are factors within our control that can influence how gracefully we age. Recent studies have revealed a fascinating trend: men tend to age faster than women. By their […]
Microdosing psilocybin, the practice of taking small, sub-perceptual doses of the psychoactive compound found in certain mushrooms, has gained popularity in diverse professional circles. Individuals, especially those in high-pressure careers, are increasingly exploring the potential benefits of microdosing for enhancing mood, creativity, focus, and overall well-being. In this article, we’ll delve into the ways microdosing […]
A big snowstorm was predicted for today. So many warnings, we may lose electricity, heavy winds coming. All kinds of concerns and yet when you really look and see the beauty of the snowflakes falling you forget the dire predictions. And, right now, as I look through the window, to my surprise, the snow has […]
“The sea was angry that day. Angry like an old lady who… “Mildred cleared her throat in a particularly loud manner. “You’d better choose your next words very carefully.” Jack gave her his most charming look, which over the sixty years they had been married, had diffused many of the milder bouts of annoyance that […]
Child abuse is a significant societal problem that in most cases exists behind closed doors. The devastating psychological and emotional effects the trauma has on its victims can last a lifetime. Though difficult, recovery is possible. Speaking out and exposing the devastation caused are critical steps to addressing and dealing with it. While my siblings […]
