Category Archives: Thoughts on Life

Remembering Those We’ve Lost: Reflections on Aurora

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Barbara McDowell

There are rituals of death we know in life.  Words to say when a loved one dies, for a friend who has lost a parent, to a co-worker recouping from surgery, to a child who has lost a pet.  We … Continue reading →

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Are You Fierce Enough to Take a Dance Dare?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Barbara McDowell

It strikes me that the atmosphere in the U.S.—as well as our reach and interaction with other nations—is tense right now.  For a touch of self-care and to unplug from the media madness, I hunkered myself down after a busy … Continue reading →

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