Artist’s Date: Easter Sunday in Seattle
The Freemont People were decked out for Easter. The Freemont neighborhood’s motto is “De Libertas Quirkas.” It has been described as quirky, bohemian, artistic, and funky. At the Summer Solstice, they […]
Book Review: The Survivors Club
Ben Sherwood didn’t include child abuse or domestic violence survivors in his best-selling book, The Survivors Club: The Secrets and Science that Could Save Your Life. But, the Avon Foundation […]
April Fool’s: Who Let the Dogs Out???
When too many trees are cut down, this is what happens! Thanks, Julie, for the belly laugh!
Book Review: It’s MY Life Now: Starting Over After an Abusive Relationship or Domestic Violence
Everybody tells us to leave, but nobody tells us how to do so safely. And, once we are out, there is very little guidance on how to stay safe […]
Artist’s Date: Julie’s Tour of Seattle
Julie took me on a tour of her favorite Seattle haunts on Saturday. We started at Carkeek Park. And ended the day at the Magnolia marina: We spent most of the afternoon enjoying the […]
Erin S. Greenawald: Oregon’s New Domestic Violence Czar
John Kroger, Oregon’s Attorney General, must not have done a basic Google search before he hired Erin S. Greenawald to be his domestic violence czar. Or, he has his head […]
25 Great Ways to Combat Stress and Recover from PTSD Episodes
RitaAnita Linger generously shared 25 great techniques for reducing stress that she and her fellow Heartmath providers put together during a retreat. When I first read the list, I felt overwhelmed […]
Nightline, 3/18: “When Restraining Orders Cannot Stop a Killer” (Vernetta Cockerham’s Story)
Vernetta’s storywill be featured on Nightline on Thursday, March 18 at 11:35 EDT: “When Restraining Orders Cannot Stop a Killer.” One of the issues the piece addresses is the effectiveness […]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
May the road rise up to meet you! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Melinda French Gates Honored with Global Trailblazer Award
Tonight at the Kennedy Center, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will be presenting the Vital Voices Global Trailblazer Award to Melinda French Gates because she redefines the role […]
Anne Caroline Drake 