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
Are you willing to destroy the conclusion that you have to choose between fulfilling your dreams and having a family?
All the thoughts, beliefs, opinions and conclusions that you have had in this lifetime or any lifetime that you had to choose between fulfilling your dreams and having a family, are you willing to destroy and uncreate them all? In this short … [Read more...] about Are you willing to destroy the conclusion that you have to choose between fulfilling your dreams and having a family?
What’s the Difference Between Making a New Year’s Resolutions and Forming a New Habit?
I avoid New Year's Resolutions, but I DO like jump starting a new habit by trying it for 30 days straight. Really what is the difference? Here's how they seem different to me:The very notion of New Year's Resolutions (which I used to … [Read more...] about What’s the Difference Between Making a New Year’s Resolutions and Forming a New Habit?
Clearing Limiting Beliefs About Family in the Holidays
In this short video I employ a technique to clear your limiting beliefs about family in the holidays. My clearings are what is known as "Spiritual Mind Treatment" taught by Centers for Spiritual Living and incorporate language and concepts … [Read more...] about Clearing Limiting Beliefs About Family in the Holidays
The Accidental Collector Part 1: The End of Pigs
Does anyone really set out to become a collector? I sure didn't. In my fifty-eight years on the planet, I have accidentally come to preside over two separate collections, one of pigs and one of nativity scenes. This post will … [Read more...] about The Accidental Collector Part 1: The End of Pigs
Beware the Day After
For the past few years, I've gotten pretty good at "getting through" challenging periods of life without using extra food, treats, or other destructive behaviors to cope. But the "day after" is another matter. What can I do to rid … [Read more...] about Beware the Day After