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Gray, rainy, November morning. I took heed of the insights gained at the yoga retreat this weekend and spent some quiet time this morning, before coffee...

I was driving to the store tonight to get a few things we needed, and heard about the shooting at the military base in Texas, allegedly perpetrated by an army mental health specialist who's deployment was imminent...

I am offended by the yard signs that have popped up in the last few days on the roadside in my neighborhood. Urging people to reject Referendum 71 in our state is one thing, but with "Protect Marriage! Protect Children!" as their tag line? I don't think so...

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Last night, my youngest son was inducted into National Honor Society at his school. There was the usual grumbling about going--not sure what "dressed up" meant on the invitation, are others really going to be there, etc...

This morning, I was excitedly sharing with my spiritual support group about Breakfast with Buddha--a novel I've found beautiful in places...

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A friend of mine recently asked me to weigh in on the local Bikini Barista scandal. Yeah, I have a few things to say.....The news story centers around some young women, ages 18-24, who have been charged with prostitution after a two-month investigation by Everett police detectives. Wow. Two months...

I have written recently in The Federal Way Mirror, and in the Parenting by Strengths Blog about Intersex issues. The media coverage of Caster Semenya, which coincided with my finishing the book, Middlesex, has prompted these writings...

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I was picking blackberries the other day, and I got to thinking...

I took a walk bright and early yesterday, as it was the first day of school for one son, and I was up anyway. I have to admit that my intentions of walking more regularly this summer did not manifest as I had hoped...