Category Archives: powerlessness

What Are You Afraid Of?

Posted on August 15, 2016 by

Amendment I. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition … Continue reading →

Posted in constitution, economy, ethics, Free Speech, guns, hobgoblins, politics, powerlessness, violence | 3 Comments

One-Size-Fits All

Posted on January 25, 2015 by

I vaguely remember promising myself I’d never write about dieting. However, once I’d joined the Medicare faction I realized the popular caveat “Never break a promise to yourself,” has its limitations. So, as I cast off my reservations and throw … Continue reading →

Posted in diets, DNA, feminism, powerlessness, psychology, Therapy | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Cranky Women

Posted on August 11, 2014 by

In his recent blog entry “Understanding Angry Old White Men,” my friend Dr. Gerald Stein stated: “Males pass through a stage of feeling almost invulnerable and immortal, at least on occasion. They rush to fight wars, compete for mates, and … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging, feminism, hobgoblins, powerlessness, psychology, violence, women | 3 Comments

Kevlar Education

Posted on May 23, 2014 by

Life is full of triggers. I can’t always predict when something will happen that will spark sensory memories or casual remarks or images can send me into a spiral of teenage insecurity. Most people deal with those as best they can. Continue reading →

Posted in ethics, feminism, nostalgia, politics, powerlessness, proper response, psychology, trigger, trigger warnings, violence | Tagged , | 2 Comments

The Notion of a Hero

Posted on December 13, 2013 by

I used to think I wanted to be Dr. Who’s companion, Wonder Woman, or a prize-winning medical scientist. This morning I was watching a movie and a greater hero far worthier of admiration and emulation came to my attention: Maisie … Continue reading →

Posted in Dr. Who, heroes, nostalgia, powerlessness | 3 Comments