Not-So-Sweet Emotions
I have an ambivalent relationship with sugar. My family has a history of adult-onset diabetes, and I’ve wondered if that’s part of it. It happens to be a food that I’m sensitive to, and interestingly, it’s my emotions that seem most affected. Sometimes I feel like I’m addicted to sweets, and crave them as a […]
Attitude of Gratitude
Happy Thanksgiving, to those of you celebrating today. It’s a lovely practice to be thankful for blessings every day. I also enjoy having a national holiday when many people are focused on gratitude. Here’s what I’m thankful for today: – My family and friends. They’re a wonderful group of fun, quirky, smart, creative and crazy-in-a-good-way […]
The Spirals of Life
It’s time for Thanksgiving once again, and then the winter holiday season will be fully upon us. I have to say – I love holidays! I often enjoy the preparations as much as the celebrations themselves. The holidays are a time of traditions, and although things may seem the same each year, if you look […]
On Tolerance
Acceptance and tolerance are sometimes harder than they would seem on the surface. Many of us who are liberals talk about acceptance of diversity, and I think that on many levels we’re doing really well. But I’m talking about something a bit closer to home – accepting the ways your friends and loved ones differ […]
Confession Time
I am an unusual person, with an unconventional lifestyle. I’m a legally licensed Pagan priestess. I’m a vegetarian who eats mostly vegan food. I do Reiki healing. I radically unschool my kids. I dye my hair strange colors, just for fun. I have three tattoos, and want more. I practice yoga and meditation regularly. I […]