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Today is the December solstice (winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere). In the Northern Hemisphere it’s the shortest day of the year. Starting...
Brittney Griner was released from Russian custody on December 8, 2022 after 10 months. I’ve followed her case in the news, fearful for what she might be going through and sending prayers for...
I had planned to skip writing a blog post this week because I'm just so tired. But as I wrote the intro for my weekly newsletter, I decided to share it as strictly opinion. I don't have the energy...
The final US Senate seat will be decided by a runoff election in Georgia on December 6. Democrat incumbent Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock (D) is running to maintain his seat against challenger...
With all of the stress, trauma, and excitement of the last few weeks, have you taken time to assess how you're taking care of yourself and give your routine a boost? Intentionally and...
It's been a week since the US midterm elections and things have been as chaotic as predicted. The outcome has been historic because control of Congress didn't flip with a wide margin, and I'm still...
As I write this, midterm election polls are just starting to close on the east coast in the US. It’s too early to call anything. The battleground states were within a few percentage points...
Election Day is this coming Tuesday, November 8. I’m sure you’ve heard people saying democracy is on the ballot. We’re voting to maintain the rights we have, or the general public...
The mainstream and fringe media both seem to have found a model that works for clicks and views – outrage. It seems the role of US journalism is no longer to inform, but instead to generate...
A couple of weeks ago, I suggested reviewing your habits and adjusting for the season. For me, it’s so much easier to get a lot done in the summer when the days seem to last forever. The...
On October 6, President Biden announced that he was pardoning “all prior Federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana.” He has directed the Attorney General to create a process...
With the weather shifting to fall, I'm inviting you to reevaluate your self-care routine. As the seasons ease from one to another, our needs also shift. We need sunlight year-round, and it's easy...