Have you heard of sundowning? Sundowning is the phenomenon of the chronically ill – often those with Alzheimer’s or dementia – to become helpless, confused, or depressed near or after sundown. My grandmother had pain-induced …
How to Support Workers This World Fair Trade Day
How to help struggling fair trade businesses during this time.
Creating Rhythms | Managing Social Distancing
Managing Social Distancing We’re on something like Week 6 of social distancing. I would not say that I have turned into a totally well-adjusted homebody, but I have managed to find a few things that …
Thoughtful Style | Thrifted Windbreaker
A Thing I Wore I went to physical therapy a couple weeks ago and wore a version of this outfit. After my introductory appointment, I was able switch to tele-health, which is more convenient and …
When You’re a Helper Who Can’t Help
A Helper Who Can’t Help While I have not extensively studied the Enneagram, it’s safe to say that my personality is fairly equally balanced between a 1 and a 2. Twos, the Helpers, are identifiable …
Dress-Up #2 | How’s It Going?
How’s it going? That seems to be the question these days. Every Wednesday evening, my first-year Episcopalian group from seminary “gets together” on Zoom to check in, share our highs and lows, and see each …
WFH Now, Vacation Later | The Pants That Work for Everything
Whether lounging at home or on a getaway, these pants are perfecto.
In the Wake: a Poem
In the Wake A poem written at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic You’re having a celebration of lifeBut I’m here for the funeralI’m here for the firm voiceof the priest squaring my shouldersand telling …
American Culture is a Problem: for the Pandemic and Sustainable Fashion
How a confluence of American ideologies makes it hard for us to work together and practice social distancing.
7 Places to Find Cozy Home Clothes During Social Distancing
Where to find cozy, ethical loungewear for working from home during social isolation.
Thoughts in the Midst of Pandemic
Responding to the anxiety of Covid-19 when saying something feels like a means of control.