Creating a Kid’s Area for a Memorial or other Gathering

It can be so hard to know how to deal with death and kids in a society that is pathologically afraid of genuine feelings, especially the sad and hard feelings. But the basics are–let’s teach kids how to feel bravely so they can grow up and not have to reparent themselves like the rest of us have had to.

My Federalist Papers: 12 Party Government

American democracy is getting it wrong. It represents corporations and highest bidders, ignores the will of the people.

I’ve been brewing my own ideas about a new form of government and I am going to dream out loud with y’all.

Come to Church with Me! If you want!

Six years ago if you’d asked me about attending weekly Sunday services I would have said, “Unlikely!” Now I got to two different church services on Sundays! Rest assured I only attend services where all seekers are welcomed and valued.

Easy Ways to Help Call for a Ceasefire

Our consumer power is the most important. We all have time, attention and money to spend–curating how you do that with folks who align with your values is how we will create the world of our dreams instead of investing in this murderous paradigm.

I’m Looking for a Few Good Dates this Winter!

It’s cuffing season! That sacred time of year that people seek to keep warm with someone they want to stay safer at home with! I recognize that probably less than 10% of the people reading this even want to go on a date with me and others might just read it cuz they are curious! I hope you are inspired to ask for what you want and to name your desires openly.

My Chicken Soup Recipe!

I made this chicken soup to offer my neighbors for our outdoor showing of the Barbie movie. I am still getting compliments on it from people and one of my neighbors wanted the recipe.

How to Create Conditions for Forgiveness

When I endeavored to write this post I was trying to come up with some sort of tidy protocol for developing a more compassionate lifestyle but it doesn’t feel like a protocol, it is more of a way of life and a lens with which to view the world.

Powerful Questions for Dealing with the Doctor and the Mechanic

In our society we give a lot of undeserved “status*” to people based on their jobs. (As a former attorney allow me to assure you there are plenty of idiots and bigots that can pass exams in all fields, including law and medicine. They don’t deserve your money.)

I Wanna Talk about Riot Grrrl Legend Kathleen Hanna!

Kathleen Hanna is many things including the lead singer of Bikini Kill, one of the primary bands associated with the Riot Grrrl movement in the 90s. In addition to the punk rock shows they played, they distributed a lot of zines so folks could take them home and share ideas.