Soundbites about the ‘rape exception’ are handy. The subject comes up a lot in my work. So, I have made a list of responses to, "What about rape?"Of course, we all have to use our own words, but I hope to spark a new thought...
I've been reading about the horrific conditions and social ramifications of rape as an act of warfare in the Congo and Rwanda. Most articles expose the problem and a few address the long-term effect it has on society and individuals. There is no justice to...
Lyme is such a distraction. It detracts from everything else. I can think of many things that do likewise. It could be a job, a difficult circumstance, or a person consuming your energy and your thoughts. Maybe, it’s some other disability or long-term illness. Like...
Lyme and it's co-infections can be very overwhelming. The constant pain and fatigue can make us emotionally tender. We can feel a loss of dignity for many reasons, mostly because Lyme is devastating financially, physically and socially.I was listening to some TEDx Talks this week....
We all want change. It is human nature to want some change. Most people don't look for major changes in their daily life, but when it comes to politics, everyone can find things that they believe should change.There were studies that I'd read when the...
When I was homeschooling my children, I would tell people to use the books, don't let the books use you. There was a lot of, what I called "make-work" in some books. For example, if the subject was an event in history, there would be...
In December of 1988, in Concord, the capital of New Hampshire, in the landfill, 50-80 bodies, dismembered and in separate containers, were found by workers at the dump. This was 28 years ago.It was not the first time and won't be the last that abortion...
Planning is absolutely essential for Lymies. Whether or not you are currently suffering from the cursed brain fog. Having a cogent plan helps keep me in control to prevent overdoing it. Limited energy is a universal problem. Every person on the planet has limitations. Of course,...
As an entrepreneur, the goal is to make a living with one's own business, to earn money and build a life outside of the confines of a conventional job. The dream is to be independent, build wealth and be extraordinary.Lyme has flushed that dream down...
I read a story yesterday that turned my stomach. A judge decreased a mandatory sentence for a child rapist by 15 years. He reasoned that his crime was not premeditated.Where is the justice? If he raped a three year old girl, he had to have thought...