Category Archives: Politics

Always Afraid

As I alluded to in my last blog post, I’m terrified of everything. Here I am in the Alps and I can barely drive for fear of driving off one of the multitudes of sheer drop offs without railings—and don’t … Continue reading

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My Buddhist Response to Trump’s Election

I was really despondent after the election—I cried for 2 days and didn’t get more than an hour of sleep. Since I work at home I was also isolated in my despair and only had Facebook to connect with. Then … Continue reading

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My father isn’t speaking to me because I’m voting against Trump

Funny–I’ve met older people over the years that when I ask them about their kids they say their kids will not speak to them. I admit I immediately judged them—what did they do? Why would grown child make the choice … Continue reading

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