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The Teacup Lesson
Years and years ago, I hosted a Thanksgiving dinner. This is noteworthy, as I have only, in my life, hosted one Thanksgiving dinner, as...
Apr 28, 20214 min read


Your Community
There's so much going on right now. People are stressed and in shock and depressed and trying to rally and in a daze because no one...
Jan 30, 20172 min read


Radical Self Care
According to Dr. Charles Figley, "Compassion Fatigue is a state experienced by those helping people or animals in distress; it is an...
Jan 26, 20172 min read


What Can I do: Part 2
It seems like every time I have contact with people -- open Facebook, start a discussion, see my grumpy clerk-- there is something new...
Dec 3, 20153 min read


Shopping with the Fat Girl
I am not the biggest fan of clothes shopping. As someone who has been overweight for most of her life, and who has topped out at five...
Oct 26, 20153 min read


What Can I Do Part 1
Two days ago I saw a troubling video on Facebook about dogs being illegally traded for meat and skin in Thailand. It really disturbed me...
Dec 18, 20143 min read


Don't Set Them Free
For sixth grade graduation, we each had to memorize a quote and then, in front of the entire audience recite the quote and say what that...
Oct 10, 20134 min read
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