WOW: Women's Older Wisdom

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Do You Suffer From Play Amnesia?

The cartoonist, Lynda Barry, contends that most adults suffer from “play amnesia.” Living in these dark times, many overlook play as a valuable resource to diffuse stress and lighten one’s mood. For example, when your news feed becomes too much to take in, take a break, and turn to humorous writing, like Dorothy Parker or The New [...]

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Play, Laugh, Be Silly and Reduce Your Stress

I consider myself lucky because I got the play gene. While my family provided me with enough drama to propel me into therapy for decades, they also gave me a delight in play, in whimsy and in just being silly.  We loved playing practical jokes.  A box of rubber chocolates lay in wait for unsuspecting guests: a whoopie cushion could be placed [...]

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