I have noticed a habit that some parents have…one that is actually quite dangerous. We’ve all witnessed this. And many of us have experienced it from our own well-meaning parents. Forced Affection. It comes in a variety of forms: “Give Grandma a kiss.” “Sit on Santa’s lap.” “Give Uncle a hug.” “I’m gonna tickle you!” […]
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We live in a world of awareness. Or at least we live in a world of growing awareness. I think this is a good thing. There was a time in my life, like almost 100 years ago, when I was a kid that my father thought, for example, that there were absolutely no gay people […]
Weekend Warriors and Popcorn Elders
There is a rather disturbing trend that is happening in our community, and in many other communities throughout the country, and perhaps throughout the world. I have noticed it for a very long time, but have not been heard when pointing it out…until recently when the community has finally begun to wise up a bit. […]
The Art of Standing Alone
I often hear people say things like, “I don’t ever want to be alone”. I find this interesting. There are so many personality types out there and I think that I am definitely NOT one of those types. I am a very social person…much more so than my partner. I like going out for coffee […]
Wishful Thinking
Have you ever heard someone say, “I have never been there, but have always wanted to go”? Or perhaps, “I wish I could do this instead”? I hear that all the time from one person or another. Not just in my work but in my day to day life. I have often thought to myself, […]