Monthly Archives: February 2011

Rally to Save the American Dream

Posted on February 27, 2011 by jenny

Yesterday I met my friend Pat at Mac’s and we drove to Montpelier for the rally. It started out as a “We stand with Wisconsin” rally but along the way it turned into a “Save the American Dream” rally.  There … Continue reading →

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Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

Posted on February 23, 2011 by jenny

(Written in May 2008) We watched Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.  I hadn’t realized that Ellen Burstyn was Vivi — current Vivi — she did a great job.  There was also child Vivi and young mother Vivi.  Made it … Continue reading →

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Planned Parenthood

Posted on February 22, 2011 by jenny

I find it hard to believe that the House of Representatives cut funding tor Planned Parenthood.  What were they thinking?  Surely the most important thing human beings do is raise the next generation.  Having more children than you can adequately … Continue reading →

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Treasures in Heaven

Posted on February 21, 2011 by jenny

(Written in January 2011) -25°.  A white world and a clear sky.  The waning moon in a clear sky looks like a jewel lying on silk, an opal maybe.  There are no words for how beautiful it is.  As the … Continue reading →

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Bleak

Posted on February 19, 2011 by jenny

(Written in February 2008) Woke feeling bleak.  Heart like a stone.  I can’t tell if I’m tired or if I’m depressed.  I just don’t want to do anything.  I read in Animals in Spirit: “Death means wanting to be peaceful; … Continue reading →

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Enjoying the Happiness of Others

Posted on February 18, 2011 by jenny

(Written in February 2011) Had a moment of revelation yesterday.  Driving through the Notch I saw skiers coming down Gary’s and Zoomer, bright waves of snow behind them.  First I felt jealous (I haven’t skied for years because of balance … Continue reading →

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Fight or Flight, or… Freeze

Posted on February 17, 2011 by jenny

Many people don’t know that the instinct to preserve one’s life has a default setting.  When we’re in a life threatening situation, our body gears up for a massive use of energy.  There’s a shot of adrenaline, the heart & … Continue reading →

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Scared & Discouraged

Posted on February 16, 2011 by jenny

(Written in January 2006) Woke scared this morning.  Called Karen who called back pretty quickly.  She asked about yoga, art, writing for guidance.  I told her I’d done all those and gone out on snowshoes too.  She said then I … Continue reading →

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The Grief Recovery Handbook

Posted on February 15, 2011 by jenny

The Grief Recovery Handbook was written by John W. James and Russell Friedman.  It was first published 20 years ago, and mostly focused on losses by death or divorce.  The authors have continued to work with people and revised their … Continue reading →

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Discontented

Posted on February 14, 2011 by jenny

(Written in March 2009) I went to Karen.  I started reading her the loss history pages — got to the stuff about Fred and sexual dysfunction, I started to cry, so I just went into it.  I cried and screamed … Continue reading →

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