Sitting on the floor in a small-town library, the young child eagerly listened to the mesmerizing tales read by the ‘library lady’, as she called her. She felt she was in the presence of magic. The stories beckoned her to … Read more
When people take their wedding vows and commit to loving each other ‘for better or worse,’ it’s not likely that they consider the ‘worse’ to involve partisan politics. As people are dating, the question of what each party’s political affiliation … Read more
As human beings, we have multiple commonalities. We need air, water, food, clothing, shelter, nurturing, education, and safety. We have skin hunger — the biological need for human touch — that is as essential as all of those aforementioned items. … Read more
Anger is a normal human emotion and a reaction to having desires thwarted, feeling we have been wronged, witnessing injustice being done on a grander scale, or an escalation of frustration when we fall short of achieving success in any … Read more
A therapist friend of mine who sees young clients ages five through adolescence has described to me the stories heard from parents in her office. They tell her that internet gaming has become a major point of contention in their … Read more
Let’s get real. The world as it is at the moment, can be overwhelming, with change occurring at a rapid pace. Nothing seems certain. A pandemic, wars, violence in the streets and political upheaval scream from the headlines and broadcast … Read more
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”-Dr. Seuss
What’s sweeter than chocolate and longer lasting than chocolate? The adoration of the person who gazes back at you when … Read more
As you look around your environs, do you see piles of papers, a tower of books, dust bunnies peeking out from under the bed, heaps of laundry, dishes in the sink and on counter tops? If you are like most … Read more
Imagine the most exquisite garden, overflowing with rainbow hued flowers that attract buzzing bees, succulent fruits, and luscious vegetables that you are eager to sample. It is a feast for all the senses. You stand back and drink in the … Read more
The heart holds memories, and we can relive them at our whim. There are times when we avoid turning back the pages when what we recall brings up images of people we will never see again in this lifetime. There … Read more