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November 15, 2011

Pandora's Box

 As a collector of fairy tales and myths that have the wisdom of the ages embedded in them, I was astonished to discover that there was one well known ancient myth that I had heard about for years – but had totally misunderstood.  In fact, I did not even know the true ending of the story... Read More
May 10, 2011

On Mothering

 On Mothering On Mother’s Day I was fortunate enough to have a conversation with my mother from whom I am separated by time and space: she is miles and miles and many, many time zones away.  Since Guam (the place I was born and raised) is on the other side of the International Date Line, Mother’s... Read More
April 16, 2011

Back From Tennessee

 Tennessee River Just last week I sat on the banks of the Tennessee River and imagined how this body of water must have looked to my ancestors and to the grandfather I never met. Having been born and raised in Tennessee, he must have spent many hours gazing upon this very same river.  He must have known the nam... Read More
March 17, 2011

What in the World is Happening with Eating Disorders?

 iaedp International Forum Eating disorders are one of the more unfortunate exports of the Western World.  The emphasis on physical appearance and a narrow view of beauty that has been exacerbated by a global media (thin is good, fat is bad) is taking its toll all over the world.  The good news is the global communi... Read More