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The New Normal

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We have a unique opportunity to create a new normal on so many fronts. What have we learned during the COVID-19 pandemic? These aren’t blue-sky ideas, we know how the Earth can heal when humans step back. We know that our health affects outcomes in times of pandemic. We now have a deeper understanding of… Read More

Suicide amongst Veterans

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We all know that suicide amongst our Veterans and Active Duty Service men and women is high, but here are the troubling statistics from the VA Suicide Data Report. I think many of you know I have taught and worked with Veterans, and that my son is a Veteran, and this report makes me so… Read More

Connection and Health

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I read a wonderful vision statement today about connection from Born to Belong.  It’s so true, isn’t it? Our connections are the ties that bind. https://www.borntobelong.com/   From birth humans have an innate need to belong. Connection is vital for mental and physical health. Most feel their connectedness with other humans but many also find… Read More

Kids and Climate Change

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The next class,  will be the second class in the series we entitled, ‘Almost Any Problem Can Be Solved in the Kitchen’. It will be on Tuesday, March 28th from 5:00 to 7:00, in Santa Rosa, CA. Address to be sent out a few days prior to class. I am teaching this class as part… Read More