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Yes, it’s that time again. And, since WP once again won’t let me add photos (nor will it let me add tags), I’m rerunning this post from three years ago. It’s pretty much covers all the necessary territory (and then … Read More
Today’s post began a week ago when I watched the video of actor Emma Thompson talking to the BBC in the wake of the harvey weinstein downfall. As you listen to the video, you’ll hear Ms. Thompson refer to a … Read More
Politics, religion, and sex. Aren’t those the three we were taught never to speak of in polite company? I was reminded of this recently in an online workshop I took on using Facebook. “YOU POST TOO MUCH ABOUT POLITICS!” They … Read More
It’s been a long series on civil discourse — lasting longer than an actual civil discourse would, I imagine. Ten posts in all, including today’s. Here they are, in one spot. [learn_more caption=”CLICK HERE FOR THE LINKS TO THE … Read More
This is my ninth post on civil discourse, and there will be a tenth next week, wrapping it all up. Today, we’re finishing our LEAP FROG acronym with the G. I had this post written a few weeks ago. G … Read More
We’re back with our series on civil discourse in this age of incivility, picking up the LEAP FROG acronym at the O. I considered doing something around the Wizard of OG, but thought better of it. Civil discourse is, after all, a serious subject. … Read More
We live in an age of incivility. Name calling, blaming, finger-pointing, anger and fear running unchecked … it’s been a miserable few months. Too many of my friends are complaining about the Facebook Friends they’ve Unfriended since the election. Shall we use … Read More
We’re back with our series on civil discourse today, moving on to FROG. Yes. I’m tickled too. Do you dread neighborhood gatherings because they always end in a political argument? Do you secretly cringe when your seat mate on the commuter line … Read More
We’re taking a break from my series on civil discourse. Since every Action List I’m receiving emphasizes how critical self-care is, I decided I needed to focus on my favorite self-care rituals this week. Off I hopped into a steaming bubble bath. That’s … Read More