Musings

Seneca on Revenge

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Portal to dark clouds

Wedding

Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending my favourite kind of wedding–the kind where two distinct cultures merge.

How Donald Trump Made Me Into A Feminist

Women’s rights matter more than anything right now. We need women in leadership roles, and we need to raise girls who are ready to take those roles on. We need to raise boys who understand that rape culture is real, and the more casually it is presented, the more insidious it becomes. My proof? Donald Trump is president.

Throwback: the most original present ever.

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meditation bench

The gift of meditation

Almost thirty years ago, when I was a teenager, a friend gave me a meditation bench. It was collapsible, made of soft pine, and stained chestnut. It probably cost less than five bucks to make, but it’s turned out to be one of the most valuable things I’ve ever owned. I received this bench from …

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