An excerpt from a lengthy out-of-the-blue rant given in the direction of my poor spouse, by me: "THE HOLIDAYS CAN SUCK IT! I have done ZERO shopping. No one is getting ANY presents. I don't care WHAT we eat. We can have peanut butter and jelly FOR ALL I CARE!" To his credit, my spouse… Continue reading What to do when you hear yourself say, “The holidays can suck it!”
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Gratitude, journaling, and new horizons
For the last 15 months, I worked in the Duke University Hospital as the Literary Arts Coordinator for Arts & Health at Duke. During that time, I spoke with hundreds of people about journaling as a tool for self-care, creative expression, and legacy-building. I worked with staff, patients, and caregivers, in large groups, small groups… Continue reading Gratitude, journaling, and new horizons