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This Is the Stupidest Time for Me to Say, “Don’t Panic”
This is the stupidest time for me to say, “Don’t panic.” We are at war, suddenly and without nationwide support, and our economy is still jittery from recent tariffs and…
Holiday Thoughts, 2025
Happy holidays! There is so much rich tradition in our celebrating the return of the sun during this time of year (for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, that…
Spring is Cold but Sunny: Hear that
I am a voracious news watcher and I have been watching the volcanic-like explosions happening in Ukraine, Gaza, and, frankly, in the United States. It’s unsettling to see so much…
2023 Was Wild
2023 felt like a year of conflict in the United States, where I live. My psychic self tells me that 2024 will continue the conflict, but as a way of…
Autumn Harvest Thoughts
Let’s Get Ready for Celebration Season! Fall is harvest time, and then we settle in to enjoy several holidays. Here are some thoughts on all that. When fall comes, I…