Parenting Social Media

Australia killed social media today for under 18. YEA AUZZIES! My almost 24 yr old daughter came downstairs Saturday morning giggling with glee. She told my husband and I she was ‘so excited!’ Something ‘great’ had happened. She was in a car accident 1.5 yrs ago that is resulting in a lawsuit, and I thought … Continue reading Parenting Social Media

Why to Choose Living

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6urKqKjoVLnSq5CX7HivF3?si=htfLrDsQSbywYlUjxyM5fg Actor, Robin Williams; Fashion designer, Kate Spade; Chef, Anthony Bourdain all killed themselves. Prodigal computer hacktivist, Aaron Swartz, hung himself at 26 years old. Miss USA, Chelsi Smith, is the most recent 'influencer' suicide as of this writing. In 2020, it's estimated 1.2 million of U.S. attempted suicide, and over 126 a day actually … Continue reading Why to Choose Living

Living with Depression

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OQMrhdQTm1rjz8TTB6gPU?si=UNv6gWBMSsC8zLnExI1d8g I imagine when all is black in my head and heart, I'll write something brilliant that justifies the darkness within. But when I'm depressed like this, I can not motivate myself to create, or do anything beyond succumbing to my sadness. This essay is simply on depression, living with it in a world that wears … Continue reading Living with Depression