Category Archives: Reflections

Seattle Police Department: Don’t Terminate Court Oversight

Re: “SPD illegally searched trunk after driver says he was stopped due to race, judge rules” [Aug. 7, Local News]: The report on yet another instance of Seattle police officers pulling guns on a Black driver for a minor traffic … Continue reading

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Spontaneous Grooms

In July 2000, San Diego Pride held a mass commitment ceremony for several dozen same-sex couples. Single, I attended to witness all the love. “Please turn to your partner and repeat these vows,” the minister said. On a whim, I … Continue reading

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Life

I have never had a bucket list; instead I said ‘yes’ to life…Money always comes back, but if you miss out on an experience, the opportunity may never come back. Positively Purging–I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your … Continue reading

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Types of stress 

Environmental stressors: Your environment bombards you with demands too quickly to enable you to adjust to such things as snow storms, traffic, noise, and pollution. Social stressors: Deadlines, financial problems, job interviews, loss of loved ones, and disagreements all tax your coping … Continue reading

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Golden Age of TV

Your turn: Make a list of three to five shows (or documentaries and films) that you’ve been meaning to watch. Then try out the first 10 minutes next time you’re watching TV. By committing an hour at most to each … Continue reading

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