As a number of irreverent believers have imagined, “On the eighth day, God laughed”. -Dr. Sandra Bloom Moral Distress: “the pain or anguish affecting the mind, body or relationships in response to a situation in which the person is aware of a moral problem, acknowledges moral responsibility, and makes a moral…Read more Peaceful Post-Its
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Letter to the Editor
Imagine if the Dalai Lama reported the news.Hi Jane, Ever since I researched the links between behavioral health and media for my thesis work I've been interested in the power of media to shape culture. This morning, after reading about a fatal incident which took place at a small newspaper I further researched "trauma-informed journalism"…Read more Letter to the Editor
Book of Love
"It’s an art opening for this Dutch guy Jost. His art sucks but he used to sell me really good pot.”-Sandy Lyle Barron was raised in a palace by two loving parents, Blythe and Iron John. They gave him every luxury money could buy; Voss water, handmade Australian linen sheets for his California king-sized bed,…Read more Book of Love
Hopefully Devoting
This morning's devotion: Healing; My body responds to the flow of divine energy within me. For just as the Father has life in him, so he has granted the Son also to have life.-John 5:26 The best part was it spoke to last nights prayers, almost verbatim. I prayed to live safely, normally, peacefully in a…Read more Hopefully Devoting
Sharing on Caring
How do we define caring? What does it mean to help out? Am I a codependent bleeding heart or a selfish jerk? Care taker? Care giver? Care Bears? Here are some random thoughts on sparing a dime. Commandment: Now I know my ABC's and I'll tell on anyone who says them wrong because I feel…Read more Sharing on Caring
Baby It’s Cold Outside
Some people love winter. I get it. You ski and have 100 Pinterest boards dedicated to Hygge featuring cozy cabins, soup recipes, arm knitted scarves, steaming mugs topped with cinnamon sticks, majestic landscapes draped in white, glittering fondant. Chimneys, sleds and icicles make you nostalgic. There's even a special drawer for your collection of mittens.…Read more Baby It’s Cold Outside
Ease on Down the Road
"What you will see is love coming out of the trees, love coming out of the sky, love coming out of the light. You will percieve love from everything around you. This is the state of bliss."- Don Miguel Ruiz
With Love
Look with Love and See Listen with Love and Hear Feel with Love and Be ~ I promise to expand on these thoughts soon but for today just wanted to put a little love in your heart and say thanks for all the love you've put in my heart this year. Isn't writing the best?…Read more With Love
Scalloped Edge
The searing pan and succulent meet Crisped in a puddle of sweet creamery butter Warmed under a gentle and steady flame You knew my name Didn't have to ask for a thing This was an offering, a gift From the see, A perfect pairing with Gorgonzola Freshly ground Grinding black pepper and a gentle nibble…Read more Scalloped Edge
Born in Providence 