Monthly Archives: July 2012
Don’t misuse “gay” and “rape”
Every generation misuses certain words that irritate older generations. When I was a young teen it was “bitchen” (something great). But in the last few years they have begun misusing words that have more serious consequences: “gay” and “rape.” I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in family, social issues, World of Warcraft
Tagged communication, gay bashing, homophobia, misuse of words, rape, teens, that's so gay, World of Warcraft, WoW, WoW dungeons
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Waiting . . .
As a child, waiting for that gift-giving occasion when you’ve asked for something special. Waiting for dinner when you are hungry now. Being told, “Wait until your father gets home!” when you’ve done something wrong. Waiting for your parent(s) to … Continue reading
Posted in family, Mental Health
Tagged bonding disorder, frustration, impatience, patience, secure children
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“Larry Crowne” (2011)
Have you ever wanted to “reinvent” yourself? Maybe realized life isn’t quite going the way you want? Or life hands you some set-backs, and you think, “What do I do now?” I don’t think Larry Crowne (played by Tom Hanks) set out to … Continue reading
Posted in DVDs, entertainment, Movies, work
Tagged community college, George Takei, Julia Roberts, Julia Roberts knits, modern U.S. culture, the American Dream, Tom Hanks
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Is the concept of “disadvantaged” created by Big Business?
Advantaged or disadvantaged? A couple days ago I wrote about a domestic violence training where Dawn Watkins (Director, Humboldt DV Services) talked about power, privilege, and oppression, and how that supports (or even encourages) tolerance for domestic violence. Dawn talked about … Continue reading
DV advocacy training: Harrington House
Last week I and a co-worker attended a domestic violence advocacy training organized by Harrington House at the main office of the Yurok Tribe. Harrington House is an outreach of Rural Human Services here in Del Norte County (California), and is the … Continue reading
Posted in family, social issues, work
Tagged Dawn Watkins, domestic violence, imagine a different life, why abuse victims stay
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Hermit by Moonlight 