Life cycles through different stages. In Feminine Wisdom we know about the main three that influence the developmental cycles of women: Virgin (or maiden), Mother (self-explanatory), and Crone — or as I like to think of the last — Wise Woman. I am at the Wise Woman stage. I’ve noticed and experienced many sub-cycles … Read More
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Flashback II
Another essay from my archives, this was written in 1992… So precocious! I was only 3 years old then… Vestigal Senses? Kirlian photography has shown that we have electrical current running out the tips of our fingers and toes. On the market now there are even little toys that can be made to make … Read More
Does Mainstream Media Create An Unhealthy “Reality?”
Media Hysteria, Gloom & Doom: A Rant Whether calling it intention, prayer or “manifesting desire” it is a fairly well accepted concept these days that thought – intention — has the power to effect, even create, our reality. While I believe that intention does influence our reality, I think it is not in the obvious … Read More
True Beauty and Epilepsy
One of the oldest chronicled disorders, Epilepsy has been steeped in stigma and myth. Those who have it are described as “afflicted” and often face very real forces and forms of discrimination and ridicule. I believe this is due in great part to three basic characteristics of Epilepsy: The first characteristic is its episodic nature; … Read More
Musings from the Epileptic*
So, here’s the thing: when I am in it, I don’t know if it is real, or if I am making it up. At least at first. But how long does “at first” last? How long does at first last? See, I just noticed that I typed that twice. I choose not to correct … Read More
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