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Category Archives: reflections
What’s in a name?
People change their names for so many reasons. I first became aware of this with women I knew who changed their names as a part of their working through experience of abuse. Then there are those who have felt oppressed … Continue reading
Posted in beliefs, choices, heritage, identity, Insight, names, psychology, reflections
Tagged beliefs, identity, insight, names
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Neighbourhood fascists?
I’m sitting across from someone who should know better, but he says “Well I don’t want tall buildings either!” We’ve been talking about the need for densification to reduce urban sprawl, slow down gentrification and increase affordability – my favourite … Continue reading
Grammar, authoritarianism and me…
In my life, “Grammar” has been very much related to authoritarianism. I’m currently enjoying Eats, Shoots and Leaves, and it has brought back memories of my relationship to grammar. Growing up in a relatively authoritarian society meant that we had … Continue reading
Posted in authoritarian, grammar, reflections, relativism, values
Tagged authoritarianism, culture, education, grammar, relativism
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Thinking about ‘critical-judgmental’…
I posted this on Facebook recently*: “Ploughing through the shock-value, mud and bugs in the swamp of this gentleman’s lifestyle/behaviour, I was rewarded by the Precious inside him…. Smells like integrity to me – a quality I profoundly respect and … Continue reading
Posted in awareness, beliefs, consciousness, criticism, judgment, personal growth, psychology, reflections
Tagged acceptance, critical-judgmental, mindfulness, personal growth, religion
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Sisters laughing….
The other night, in Sarasota, my sister and I laughed under the stars, just like we often did in our childhood. That night we were in the Jacuzzi, after a lovely evening out with our spouses, a memorable dinner, and … Continue reading
Posted in laughter, Memories, mother, reflections, relationships, remembering childhood, sisters
Tagged childhood, laughter, Memories, mother, sisters
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How do I recognize a friend?
Well first, I love his company. I look forward To seeing him anon. I am enriched By spending time with him. And when confused, I wonder what he’d say. When happy, With him I share my joy. When he’s in … Continue reading
Posted in communication, friendship, open, Poetry, reflections, relationships, values
Tagged feelings, friends, friendship, relationships, sharing, values
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Unlearning depression?
Would you, for a moment, entertain with me the possibility that depression is not “an illness”, so much as a perfectly natural response – or group of responses – to certain experiences or changes, or even to ‘good manners’? What … Continue reading
A Small Complaint about Video
(Subtitle: Issues that don’t exist?) Lately more online media are using video – and some audio – as their method of presenting information. I have two problems with this, apart from the possible assumptions around peoples’ reading skills. One is … Continue reading
Posted in communication, criticism, deafness, disabilities, Inclusion, information, reflections, writing
Tagged audio, choices, complaint, hearing, inclusion, video
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Conversations in the blogosphere…
I often talk about blogging as a new form of worldwide conversation that most people haven’t yet recognized as such – and of course most of humanity are still not even able to access. As one of my favourite fellow-bloggers … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, change, communication, computers, deafness, democracy, disabilities, globalization, Inclusion, Internet, modern life, old age, personal power, reflections, social change, voice recognition
Tagged blogging, choices, communication, human-rights, inclusion, social commentary
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Thinking and Dreaming 
Desperate need…
Like most moms, I love my children enough that I would probably die for them. I also enjoy their cousins and their friends, especially now that my kids are in their thirties, and the others have been coming around for … Continue reading →