I recently watched a public television documentary about the experiences of gay men and women coming out to their parents. It was both heartbreaking and heartwarming.
So many tears shed because of the fear of being rejected by the people they love most in the world, at an age – usually late teens – when they need that love and acceptance most, as they are launching themselves out into the world. (more…)
As I sit here tucking into my maple pecan oat scone, propped up on a stool in Starbucks (I know Starbucks has its detractors but personally I’m a fan – they make everyone welcome, provide much needed public restrooms for all, and I love their mochas!!) it occurs to me it’s time to make a conscious effort to give gratitude.
Since arriving in this beachside town here in California I have struck up conversations with quite a few men whom I presume to be homeless. The two young guys were unemployed – seeming victims of the economic woes of the country – while the older ones veterans of one war or another. Almost all of them missing a significant number of teeth. (more…)
I was on the underground in New York watching a young, beautiful woman putting on moisturiser. It made me think of an article I read recently which listed how many chemicals we put into our body on a daily basis.
I got to thinking – what if, instead of applying chemical potions and lotions, we immersed ourselves in thoughts of love? What if, instead of believing our skin needs chemical moisture and rejuvenation, we bathe our thoughts, and thus our bodies, in a pool of warm, nourishing and replenishing love? (more…)
Sorry I’m so late with this article – I’ve taken some vacation time with my daughter and it’s been hectic. Thank you to all my wonderful readers who have been logging on, I’m sorry for the delay.
So, with all the talk about the release of Sex and the City 2 there has been a slew of publicity in all forms of media here in the States. In one article Kristen Davis is quoted as saying:
“I relate to Charlotte in terms of the unrealistic expectations she puts on herself. The Southern element of perfection that I grew up in.” (more…)
Ok, I’m happy to admit I’m a bit of a techno-cretin. I only have a limited understanding of the most basic functions. I have absolutely no understanding of how it all works in the big picture. Like Facebook.
That’s how I ended up posting a personal conversation with my niece in London for all the world to see. I got a fair bit of feedback about it – the most I’ve had since I signed up, actually – clearly people were uncomfortable about the comment because I talked about paying for my niece’s fare to come visit us in Australia as my 18th birthday present to her. (more…)