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Tag Archives: Truth
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
My friend Nate and I recently went to see the movie, Won’t You Be My Neighbor? If you haven’t heard of the film, it’s a documentary on Fred Rogers (aka Mr. Rogers). Nate and I both grew up watching Mr. … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, My Life
Tagged Acceptance, Adoption, Authenticity, Autism, Fred Rogers, Gratitude, Inclusion, Love, Mr. Rogers, Respect, Sensory Integration, Shame, Social skills, Special Needs, Truth, Unplanned Life, Won't You Be My Neighbor?
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Truth Equals Peace
Lately it seems every time I go to the shaman ceremony, I figure out another piece of the puzzle that is me. This time was no different. The shaman labeled her ceremony “Peace—the bridge between what has been and what … Continue reading
Posted in My Life
Tagged Acceptance, Career, Change, Family, Peace, Practicality, Procrastination, Truth, Unplanned Life
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The Writer’s March Challenge 2017–An Update
On March 31st, A Writer’s March 2017 ended. A guest blogger, Bob Sabatini, wrote the final post entitled, “It’s Over! (Whew!).” Bob’s post nicely sums up my feelings on this year’s writing challenge. You can read it here. Afterwards, the … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, My Life
Tagged A Writer's March, Acceptance, Bob Sabatini, Creativity, Expectations, Memoir, Poetry, Poetry in a Test Tube, Samantha Tetangco, Schedule, Structure, Truth, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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Women and Power
As I’ve watched the 2016 presidential campaign unfolding, I’ve been struck by several things, but first and foremost, how gender bias still exists—in the media, in politics, in many of us. I find myself constantly surprised—and then not—to see, for … Continue reading
A Question of Power, Part 2
After the ceremony concluded, I spoke privately with the shaman who repeated Spirit’s words and added, “Your power is housed in your core. It can’t be taken from you, but you can lose or give it away. Your task is … Continue reading
A Question of Power, Part 1
Recently I attended a ceremony held by a local shaman and healer who happens to be a friend. (And no, you’d never know she was a shaman if you met her on the street.) Because of what happened later, I’ve … Continue reading
The Downside of Facebook–An Update
Back in November 2015, I wrote a post called The Downside of Facebook. (You can read it here.) Afterward, I received a surprising number of messages—private messages—from friends who admitted that they too experienced negative emotions, including sorrow, guilt, frustration, … Continue reading
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Tagged Authenticity, Facebook, Social Media, Truth, Unplanned Life, Vulnerability
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Where Does Creativity Hide?
Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have author Amy Tan. Tan is the author of such beloved books as The Joy Luck Club, The Kitchen God’s Wife, and The Hundred Secret Senses. Born in the United States to … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Other Writers, Tuesdays with TED
Tagged Ambiguity, Amy Tan, Creativity, Fate, Imagination, Intentions, Story, Truth, Uncertainty, Writing Life
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The Magic of Truth and Lies (and iPods)
Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have magician and illusionist Marco Tempest, who blends cutting-edge technology with the flair and showmanship of Houdini. Through his art, Tempest creates a highly entertaining way to be entranced by the reality-bending tech magic … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Tuesdays with TED
Tagged Art, Creativity, Deception, Illusion, iPod, Lies, Magic, Marco Tempest, Memoir, Truth, Writing Life
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The Web’s Secret Stories
Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we’re watching Brooklyn-based artist and computer scientist Jonathan Harris who works to make sense of the emotional world of the web. With deep compassion for the human condition, his projects troll the internet … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Other Writers, Tuesdays with TED
Tagged Art, Creativity, Jonathan Harris, Memoir, Story, Truth, We Feel Fine, Writing Life
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