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Martha &Harrison
With all of the commentary lately about gender identity and diversity the story of Martha Stewart and Harrison Ford kind of slid under the radar. Gorgeous photos of Martha on the cover of SI were criticized for the crime of promoting an 80-year-old woman as attractive, even sexy. Alternatively, Harrison was lauded for his recent performance as Indiana Jones with…
“You’ve Got This”
Is this appropriate to say to someone? How do you/we know the mental health state of an individual facing a challenge? Personally, I violently dislike this phrase and don’t use it ever. During the early days of the pandemic, it was used ad nauseum. You’ve got this, we’ve got this etc. just made those of us struggling feel less than,…
Where Is My Tin Hat?
There is much to worry about these days. Listening to the news can send one into a funk or a bunker. It is hard not to dwell on the worst-case scenario and be overwhelmed. The “people of positivity” encourage staying in the moment in order to keep from screaming. Very good advice, difficult to follow. Remember the question so often…
Good Night, Irene
The big lesson children is that this is a very short ride, learn from the bumps. I’ve had a challenging couple of months. Not bombs falling on my house or losing a loved one challenging nevertheless I have been challenged by a period of poor health. On top of a Covid diagnosis and follow-on bronchitis I had a bad fall…
And Then What Walt?
I love the comedy of Bob Newhart. Remember the sketches he did where he would mime taking a phone call from some historical figure? The one that comes to mind is a call with Sir Walter Raleigh where Walter is explaining tobacco uses in the new world. Bob in character as the head of the West Indies company in London…