On this finally glorious spring day, I had lunch in the park with Adam Bucko, co-founder of the Reciprocity Foundation, a five-year-old New York City-based organization that helps homeless youth heal from trauma, gain skills, and develop full-fledged careers. The group especially helps kids who want to do creative/media work like fashion, design, writing, and PR–plus many of…

I ran across this fascinating article last week in the New York Times about the questions that arise–and the possible benefits–when doctors interact with patients on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.  On the questions front, Dr. Pauline W. Chen writes: It is unclear whether such engagement adds to or detracts from a therapeutic…

The Mamas and the Papas famously sang, “can’t trust that day” about Monday, and as you start your week, you might agree.  After a relaxing (or busy) weekend, Monday can loom, scare, exhaust.  And that’s before you even get to work! So I want to ask the question–does anyone have anything they can say they…

Today is a rainy, bleak-weather day.  I’m tired after a long week.  I have things on my mind.  This is where comfort clothing comes in.  You know what I mean – that garment that you reach for when you need to feel hugged, snug, or just simply not “ug.”  Since I don’t have a Snuggie…

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