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The cavalcade of bad news is devastating—I beseech you to unplug as much as you can stand to, & focus on connecting with people you love as much as possible. The world can feel insubstantial & scary otherwise

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Also came here to say: let’s continue to imagine a more joyous, abundant, safe & caring world together

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As someone with a BS in Industrial Relations from Cornell & a masters in social work from the University of Pennsylvania I know way too much about the history of public policy & the development of regulations & safety nets. I’m super not psyched to return to 1900s

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This is Miss Purnell who works the security desk at my office building downtown in Philadelphia. She put out some slips of paper with info on a nearby warming center in case anyone who came through needed it. Be a miss Purnell

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Highly recommend moments of mindfulness like stopping at a street corner in the sun & letting it shine on your face for a couple minutes, just some deep breaths in the middle of the day under the sun

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Decided to fight oppression with liberal use of color & I mean that in every way. I’m planning to slowly divest from black clothes as a starting point

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Alicia Keys reminds us “DEI is a gift” pointing out this is a very special Grammy night. It’s obvious, the more voices, the more music in the world. Let art lead the way.

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This Fiona Apple narrated explainer PSA on how to film (and release footage from, not livestream) ICE arrests is exactly what we need from people with production skills right now and is worth about 3 million celebrity “imagine” covers in terms of survival utility

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In the good news column, Beyoncé just won the Country album of the year at the Grammys

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Thomas Mann

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Every time I hear about health & science orgs being dismantled, I think about Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy & how the planet that got rid of its phone booth sanitizers died

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It’s 10:07, do you know where your mind is? If it’s on social media: Stop. Do something else

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When in doubt, attend to your body to help it re-center & re-ground. Your senses are your friends —a very cozy pair of pyjamas, a hot water bottle & an early bedtime. A bed surrounded by paper books. A phone call with a friend. Gentle movement… add yours

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As Hank Green reminds us, our attention is the current commodity, as Mister Rogers reminds us, look to the helpers; there is a ton of wisdom out there: find your inspiration

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Whenever I catch up with the latest news I start to panic & grieve. But then I slow down & refocus my attention & energy. I am watching the HBO documentary on Nikki Giovanni & stacking books full of wisdom next to my bed. Mind your focus, mind your communities

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Just reminding everyone not to let evil & chaos scare them. You know your values & priorities. Grieve & take breaks as needed but let’s continue building a gentler, kinder, more inclusive world together. Hold onto your wisdom, your clarity & your communities, that is where hope lives

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Wash your hands everyone, got RSV New Year’s Day & it’s no joke, we need our strength

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obsessed with soup right now. All food needs to be steaming & yielding & spoon friendly

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Battling the holiday crud with wracking coughs, which limits my wittiness, but I can solidly recommend hot chocolate where you melt in little marshmallows which creates a nice foam, upon which more little marshmallows belong

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Home. You know how I know? because I went grocery shopping on a Saturday night with glee. Bringing fresh food home & planning soups for the week after relentless dessert eating feels exciting

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Just a reminder to get long walks in when you’re visiting family & away from home. I hate a formless day so I create a small daily goal that helps give my visits structure—today’s goal: homemade eggnog.

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Made my first two batches of NYT Xmas cookies & feeling pretty accomplished. Also trading resolutions to support organizations with friends

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Giving myself permission to read light “unserious” fiction. I want soup & I want quality rom-coms, ideally with a fantasy bent. Looking for your recommendations this holiday season

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I’m trying to ask myself a new question. Focusing on “what do I need?” instead of “what do I need to do?” Ended up on my couch reading, feeling free

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As a trauma therapist I’m humbled time & time again that my clients’ systems know exactly when to do the deep healing work. It always unfolds as it should if they hang in there

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The best days as a therapist (most) have moments of piercing beauty. It’s humbling & quite moving

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Maximum seasonal joy unlocked: Fake fireplace & real tree (which I decorated with my mother’s help for the first time in years)

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Comfort watching #Shrinking & wish Harrison Ford had more opportunities to do comedy during his storied career

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Contemplating the liberatory power of love on my tenth wedding anniversary

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I’m doubling down on winter comforts: you can find me clutching my fuzzy hot water bottle in front of a fake fireplace under an alpaca blanket

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Mom’s visiting from Paris & everything is sooo American & she delights in it #reverseEloiseInParis

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Just got waylaid by carbonated coconut water—it didn’t even occur to me that such a crime was possible. Someone in product design needs a stern talking to. This is the antithesis of the belly friendly drink I wanted #gastitis

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My fragrant rose is blooming (literally)

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The truth is, none of us really know what the next four years will look like. It’s incredibly difficult to predict what happens next. It does not feel good.

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The birth of a star as seen by the James Webb Space Telescope

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Grief is weird. Whatever your version of grief after the elections, however messy, tired, teary, angry, numb, dissociated, or sleepy, you're doing okay. Your response is appropriate. This will take time

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A writer's tale

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So my new art form is decoupage & collage, but when I’m too tired for collage, I make sticker collages —here’s today’s

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To inject some gratitude in my day I pick something I like, say a cup of tea, & think about each aspect. The wisdom of farmers, the trial & luck of steeping dried herbs. Crafting my teacup & clean water. & then I feel incredible tenderness for humanity & a little more hopeful in general

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