I have never been into affirmations, which is heresy where I come from. In my spiritual communities, we say "change your thinking, change your life" (Ernest Holmes) and we affirm what we want to create or attract. Don't get me wrong, I … [Read more...] about Being in the Question not the Answer
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How not to talk to your kids about the assassination of world leaders
I remember back in the 90's when The Washington Post ran a little piece in its Style section on how to talk to your children about Pee-Wee Herman getting kicked off of TV for masturbating in a porn house. "He went to a bad place and he may have … [Read more...] about How not to talk to your kids about the assassination of world leaders
Here’s two of my favorite underrated rom coms–what are yours?
Don't get me wrong, I can happily consume Sleepless in Seattle or Four Weddings and a Funeral with the best of 'em. Those oldie but goodie rom coms have a gorgeous stars and, an engaging story, and lovely endings. … [Read more...] about Here’s two of my favorite underrated rom coms–what are yours?
Under President Sanders This isn’t Happening (the Bern Notice)
In an alternate timeline, Bernie Sanders is President of the United States right now and this week's assassination of a top Iranian official didn't happen. The incumbent demagogue not only threw away the Iran peace deal but created this … [Read more...] about Under President Sanders This isn’t Happening (the Bern Notice)
What else is possible? How Does it Get Even Better Than this?
In the less than 24 hours since we learned of the U.S. assassination of Iran's Qassem Soleimani, the Twitterverse and my brain has filled with ideas about the "inevitable" retaliation and bad things that could happen from this. And they could, … [Read more...] about What else is possible? How Does it Get Even Better Than this?
How Big is Your Allowance?
A lot of spiritual traditions like to talk about the power of "acceptance," but these days I'm more interested in "allowance" than acceptance. I don't know about you but I remember fondly the allowance that my parents gave me. It wasn't … [Read more...] about How Big is Your Allowance?
Best Netflix Comedy Specials 2019-2020 — My Thoughts
Happy New Year's. It's 2020 now and I've now watched quite a few of what critics call the best stand-up comedy specials that were on Netflix in 2019. Here's my favorites in order of preference, first being the best, with just a few words … [Read more...] about Best Netflix Comedy Specials 2019-2020 — My Thoughts
Happy/Sad 2019
As 2019 screams to a close, feelings are a mixture about the year. Here's a list of things I'm happy to see go (some personal, some in the world) and those I am so grateful for:Happily letting go of:20 people in a Democratic Primary debate (and … [Read more...] about Happy/Sad 2019