by Linda | Sep 6, 2005 | This & That
As children, we come into this crazy, chaotic and inherently wonderful world as clean slates. Unless we are born into abusive circumstances, alcoholism, etc., we start out with a pretty good opinion of ourselves. We’re willing to try things. If we’re...
by Linda | Sep 5, 2005 | This & That
to be reading this blog!Labor Day is one of my favorite holidays–oh, those Labor Day trees, sparkling in the frosty night. Just kidding. I love Labor Day because, for me, it has always been a beginning. I was one of those crazy kids who felt pure delight when...
by Linda | Sep 4, 2005 | This & That
Recently, I received a forward from one of my closest and most deeply respected friends. (Our political views could hardly be more different, and yet we find common ground in so many ways.)The piece in question was written by Molly Ivins. For those of you who are...
by Linda | Sep 3, 2005 | This & That
Of course we all care. We all want to help, and indeed we must help. But we cannot afford to become voluntary, indirect victims of this disaster. We will be of no help to anyone, least of all ourselves, if we give in to despair. At least on this blog, we’re...
by Linda | Sep 2, 2005 | This & That
We’ve seen the pictures, each one more heartbreaking than the last.We’ve heard the stories. Ditto.The media, often guilty of sensationalizing, is doing what it should–getting the word out there that this is big, this is real, and this is serious. We...