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Curious

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Eileen

            The mind is a curious thing. It can be both literal and figurative. The other night I saw the Broadway hit, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, with Alex Sharp starring … Continue reading →

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(One)derful!

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Eileen

            Just before turning off the bedside light after New Year’s Eve, I glanced at my iPhone. The calendar in the little white box read “1.” The number was black, below red lettering of the … Continue reading →

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FORGIVENESS

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Eileen

Growing up in my family, I don’t remember hearing anyone say “I’m sorry.” It was unheard of to ask for forgiveness, and apologizing was tantamount to admitting weakness or defeat. Nevertheless, as the youngest, I said “I’m sorry” many times … Continue reading →

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Family First

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Eileen

Last week provided enough material for four blog posts. But I’m going to consolidate.            

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Filling In

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Eileen

My mother’s side of the family came together this past weekend, for the first time ever. There were some whose names had never before passed our lips. We stayed on our island in Maine, which has become a summer gathering … Continue reading →

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Dreaming the Whole

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Eileen

Dreams are fun to play with. They often provide me with valuable insights. I use a technique adopted from Carl Jung and Fritz Perls for understanding them, where I play with various parts of the dream in first person. In … Continue reading →

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“I’m Better Off By Myself”

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Eileen

Here’s the next post in my “Art as Therapy” series . . . Myth #4: I’m Better off by Myself (my rendition) “I’m better off by myself” was a common refrain as a child. It was my defense when my … Continue reading →

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Looking For Roots

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Eileen

Paul and I have spent the past two weeks in Germany on a roots trip. Happily, our eldest son, Adam, came for part of the time too. Our first stop was Baden-Baden, a beautiful town in the south, known for … Continue reading →

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Have a Heart?

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Eileen

In the weeks since my Mother’s Day blog post about The Talking Heart, I’ve received many inquiries from readers asking where they could acquire a heart of their own. 

I was glad to see this kind of enthusiasm.

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We Are What We Wear…Or Are We?

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Eileen

            Birds display their plumage; so why shouldn’t humans? It’s a natural form of sexual attraction. But when we walk around with advertising on our clothing – from Polo shirts to Louis Vuitton handbags (which … Continue reading →

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