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I’ve Been on a News Fast

I like to consider myself well-informed, but sometimes I feel overwhelmed and burdened by the news. Do you ever feel this way? On my commute to work, it’s normal for me to listen to NPR. Public radio is a great source of information, and I enjoy programs like Fresh Air and the BBC News.  ButContinue reading “I’ve Been on a News Fast”

The Power of a Hero

When I was little, I desperately wanted a hero; someone who could rescue me from sadness, from shame, from worry about all of my young life’s traumas.  As a teenager, I often sought a hero in the form of a boyfriend. After all, don’t the movies tell you that a knight in shining armor willContinue reading “The Power of a Hero”