As part of our “You Said It” Op-Ed series, we invite contributors to submit their opinion pieces. The views reflected in these pieces may not be our own. Have a submission? Contact us here. In addition to our day jobs, we have morphed into chefs, homeschool teachers, psychologists for our sad seniors, and cheerful event […]
During my years as a public school teacher, I observed firsthand the policies and practices that intentionally deny students the social safety net required to thrive: living in food deserts, health issues due to lack of insurance, and the experience of being over-policed and under-protected. On my worst days I’d think: Just burn it all down. […]
It wasn’t the most cheerful breakfast conversation, but it was an important one. “Mom,” one of my three kids asked while slathering jam on my latest attempt at sourdough bread. “What would happen to us if both you and Dad get COVID?” I assured my kids that we’ll probably be fine. Besides, we have a […]
The hedonic treadmill is the theory that we all return to our baseline level of happiness, both after wonderful experiences and also after devastating ones. The global pandemic of COVID-19 is a devastating experience. For many of us, it has been accompanied by additional stressors as well as unimaginable losses. Each person experiences it in their own […]
I’m a recovering addict who has now been sober for more than a decade. I grew up in a household where both of my parents struggled with addiction. I know what it’s like to hit rock bottom having served my first prison sentence at age 20. But, more importantly, I know what it takes to […]
By now you know the drill: we’re stuck indoors, working from home and grasping onto anything that sparks joy. But at least the sun is shining, there is good news on the horizon and we have five ways for you to support local, and stay sane. Here is what we are digging this week. Saving […]
The coronavirus pandemic, no doubt, has triggered all sorts of emotions over the last two months. Even those who aren’t prone to crying may feel the tears trickle down their cheeks, a result of the sadness that comes with constant news of death and hospitalization rates. Or, maybe it’s the viral videos of balcony singalongs […]
Has this happened to you? You bought too many veggies during your pandemic grocery trip and are now searching for how to use up pounds of broccoli. Or maybe you are scaling back on your meat consumption with the current climate, and are looking to make nourishing veggies the main star of the meal. Lucky […]
Does it feel like you have reached the end of Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video? Here’s what TV shows you should watch next, based on the shows you’ve already binged and loved. If you liked: “Tiger King” Netflix Watch: “McMillions” HBO + Hulu “Tiger King” was a wild ride, and if you are looking for another […]
Fact: The date for a return to normalcy keeps getting pushed back. Fact: People are dying. Fact: This will end, eventually. But when? As news cycles continue to broadcast unimaginable content through every possible screen, our minds, bodies and souls are under siege. Words like pandemic, lockdown, and school closure keep coming at us relentlessly. […]
