WOW: Women's Older Wisdom

My Women’s History Month Love Notes

During Women’s History Month, the tendency is to celebrate famous women in the arts and politics, often ignoring those less famous women who have made an indelible impression on our lives.  This year I’m celebrating Women’s [...]

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Living in Scary Times

“I’m terrified the escalating war in the Ukraine will become nuclear.”  “I’m frightened of the climate my children/grandchildren will inherit.”  “It’s so depressing to see abortion rights being chipped away.” These are among the comments I hear from friends, who, like me, worry about the future.  We live in scary times.  [...]

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Facing Our Fears

“I’m terrified of what Trump is doing to our country.”  “I’m frightened of the climate my grandchildren will inherit.”  “I can hardly bear to read the news any more.  Each day seems to bring another disaster.” These are concerns I frequently hear from friends. Many days I feel the same way, but I also recognize that giving [...]

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Engaging with Fear

The Trump wrecking machine is getting crazier by the day, leaving a frightened populace in its wake. Our increasingly unhinged president raises the ante through his racist speeches, threats to bomb the country du jour, attacks on the environment, ICE’s immigration raids, and railings against anyone who doesn’t agree with him. While [...]

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