Marc's Anniversary VisitEvery October, the light changes, the sun hanging lower in the sky. Every October, the leaves flash to orange, yellow and red, and drift...
"Burn Baby Burn"[Author note: In recognition of this back-to-school time, here is a reprint of my blog about bullying. Many children are bravely...
Happy To Be “Too Sensitive”My mother used to tell me, “You're too sensitive.” It was a repeated refrain, deployed when I cried too long or hurt too much. She said...
A Dose of Compassion, Doctor's OrdersI have been a patient and a doctor, on both sides of the bed. I have sat with injured people, processing their trauma. I have also been...
What the Shaman Said“The ancients knew something, which we seem to have forgotten.” Albert Einstein Life takes us interesting directions, and mine recently...
Six Calming Strategies for Dark Times“Now is the winter of our discontent.” Although I quote Shakespeare, I really only know this line from my ninth grade obsession with the...
Come on CharlieBy Ken Giglio, guest author Every time I leave Florida and my 96-year-old father, like I did two weeks ago, I wonder how many more days...
Learning Differently or, "The Candyman Can"Once upon a time, I gave birth to a perfect little girl, with big blue eyes and a wide smile. She exuded peace and serenity. A friend of...
Remembering on Memorial DayOn Memorial Day, we honor our nation’s fallen. I would like to write about those who gave their lives defending our country. However, I...
What is Your Purpose?What brings meaning to your life? I am not asking because I have the right answer. I am asking because I want you to have an answer, an...