I have now been on this earth for 37 years. Not long enough to call myself wise, I don't think. Long enough to say for certain that I at least know a few things. 37 to be exact! Here's a list of 37 life lessons I've learned in honor of my 37th birthday. Every kid…
Month: June 2018
Dehumanize
I spent a lot of mental energy yesterday thinking about what is happening right now on our Mexican border. I couldn't wrap my mind around it. I couldn't figure out how to process it or articulate my feelings about it. Anxiety, helplessness, outrage, sadness all culminating in a paltry donation to an immigrant rights organization…
Why I don’t want Bernie Sanders to run for President
Bernie Sanders was on Bill Maher recently. While I agree with most every issue for which Bernie fights; the need for universal healthcare, a way to bring more jobs/income to the working class-- I suppose I agree with free tuition for higher education, although I'd rather address primary school education first. All that said, I…
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It’s Ok
I was planning to finish up and post a political commentary blog about Bernie Sanders today. However, the news of Anthony Bourdain's death prompts me to write about depression. Other than a few transitional times in my life I have never suffered from depression. But I believe that my father did, especially toward the end…
Dear Humanity
Dear Humanity, I see the goodness in you when you ask for compassion even when your instinct is to punish. Even when it is clear that the person doesn't deserve or even desire your compassion. It is hard to stand up for people that you believe are wrong, but I've seen you do it and…
Charly Slipp 