On Gratitude
Hope you all had a good Christmas holiday and are ready for 2026! Since we’ve talked about g-words recently (grace and grief), I thought I’d … Read more
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Language in Politics
Lately I’ve been thinking about language and politics. As Shawn McCreesh writes in the New York Times, “The very language that Mr. T*ump and his … Read more
On Performing Illness
A few days ago a friend of mine posted on Facebook that she’d written a draft of the trickiest chapter of her book, something she … Read more
Feeling Human
We don’t realize what the pandemic has taken away from us until we go out in public and remember what it’s like to be amongst people again.
Picture a Scientist
Picture a Scientist is a good documentary about the challenges facing women in science.
On Building Community
Building community can require some effort, especially if you’re an introvert.
The Kindness of Strangers
Having strong community connections can be a lifesaver when you lose your partner.
Building Community Online
Though we sometimes denigrate online versus in person communities, it is possible to be part of a caring and inclusive online community.
