~~~~~~ Where do you stand on the matter of shelter in place orders? Here in Austin, Texas, we were told to remain at home in mid March. Here and now, like everyone else, there are some who are determined to go out and take full advantage of the relaxed standards surrounding the mandate to stay … Continue reading On Stay At Home Orders And Shifting Sands: Thoughts, And Some Questions For You
~~~~~~ In November 2019, I started this essay by with the following opening paragraph: “Reviews are in for Tim Burton’s 2019 version of Dumbo and I am so glad that I ignored them and saw the film anyway. After viewing more than once, and going back to review the original 1941 movie, I am that much … Continue reading Baby Mine: Tim Burton’s Dumbo (Now, Then, And Revisited In May 2020)
~~~~~~ Where do you stand on the mask question? I have been asked by patients about my thoughts on whether or not to wear a mask and it feels like the time for a quick blog post on the topic. It seems like there are a lot of pros and cons, so I’ll give three … Continue reading Wearing A Mask: Some Thoughts On Loving Thy Neighbor And On Being Fabulous During A Pandemic
~~~ If you are reading this you are more than likely not a racist. You may be monolingual and/or somewhat culturally sheltered. You may not be. Whatever your subject position as you read this essay is, you’re here because its title called to you. You do care when you see news stories about anti-Chinese sentiment. … Continue reading It Is A Small World And We Do Share It (Some Thoughts On Critical Thinking During A Pandemic)
~~~~~~ COVID-19, or–more colloquially, corona–is causing a lot of confusion and concern. As my patients and as those who follow my blog already know, I am a former academic, a life-long scholar and educator, and a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. When I write, I do from from both my previous and my current professional roles. … Continue reading Coronavirus 2019: Common Sense & Self Care
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