Category Archives: family
Wild land vs domesticated land
I grew up in a Southern California suburb, where the only wild things were the birds, gophers, and moles. Now I live in a Northern California semi-rural small town, next to a wildlife conservation area and the Redwood National/State Park. … Continue reading
Posted in family, food, home, nature, our yard, social issues, Sustainable living
Tagged ecosystems, wildlife
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I’m not the only person who dislikes Valentine’s Day . . . am I?
Disliking Valentine’s Day is almost worse than being unpatriotic. I mean, who doesn’t like celebrating Love? Ah, but who gains the most out of celebrating “Love”? One of my favorite discussions of Valentine’s Day is the 2010 movie, “Valentine’s Day.” … Continue reading
Posted in DVDs, family, Movies, Random thoughts, Uncategorized
Tagged commercialism, relationships, romance, Valentine's Day
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When I am old I shall . . .
There is a famous poem (“Warning”) by Jenny Joseph that begins, “When I am an old woman I shall wear purple . . . ” I’ve always enjoyed that poem, because the idea of living life the way I want … Continue reading
Posted in family, Mental Health, Random thoughts, spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged aging
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Balance and Self-Focus
Having a balanced life is generally considered a good thing (except by people whose lives are way out of balance). You want a clean house, but not smelling like bleach. Work and play. Everyone shares in the conversation. Determination and … Continue reading
Posted in family, home, Mental Health, social issues
Tagged children, passive-aggressive behavior, self-focus, teens
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No GMOs
Today was an international day to March Against Monsanto. Monsanto ranks right up there with the cigarette companies for pushing their product and denying anything is wrong with it. Except they go one step further, saying what they sell us is … Continue reading
Posted in family, food, health, nature, politics, social issues, Sustainable living, world
Tagged GMOs, March Against Monsanto, Monsanto
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Thinking about GMOs
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are organisms or microorganisms whose genetic material has been altered by means of genetic engineering (Dictionary.com). That means it has been altered by the removal of, addition to, or replacement of its genetic material, with genetic … Continue reading
Posted in family, food, health, nature, social issues, Sustainable living, world
Tagged Big Business, environment, GMOs, Monsanto
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Stuff (again)
Six-plus years ago I wrote about “Stuff” and how I have way too much of it. I thought about having a Yard Sale to get rid of some of it, or maybe selling some of it on Ebay. I did the Ebay … Continue reading
Posted in family, home, social issues, Sustainable living
Tagged consumerism, garage sales, The Story of Stuff, yard sale
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Happy Beltane!
Beltane is a Celtic holiday still celebrated in many parts of the world. Here is what is happening in Edinburgh and at Glastonbury. I’ve danced round a May Pole at Society for Creative Anachonism (SCA) events, and sat around fires with … Continue reading
How do we react to the End of something?
There are or may be many endings in a life: graduation from school, moving away from “home,” divorce, leaving a job, miscarriage, moving far away, buying a house, death of someone close to us, learning we have a terminal illness, … Continue reading
Is the world a better place because you are in it?
This morning memories of a person popped into my head, and I found myself thinking, sadly, “The world is a better place without you in it.” I try very hard not to be judgmental, and I don’t always succeed. But … Continue reading
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Hermit by Moonlight 