Month: September 2007

tea

an old, old poem of mine, obviously written in a (tea) drug induced state. but fitting, isn’t it, as we’re heading into cooler weather. after four hours of sleep and 16 hours of work here comes pouring into the poet a cup of tea. tea! tea! tea! drug that whitewaterrafts into forgotten veins and drags… Continue reading tea

food addiction: another case of “duh” science

ok, time for another rant. looks like i can’t speak gently on this. sorry, buddha. this article in UStoday had me alternatively laughing out loud, rolling my eyes and frowning. obesity has long been blamed on weak willpower, overeating, genetics and lack of exercise. now scientists increasingly are seeing signs that suggest there may be… Continue reading food addiction: another case of “duh” science

change something: the lives of people with mental illness

today, gentle ladies and men, you’re going to have to go somewhere else for my blog post. changeeverything, an interesting local site that is dedicated to social change, has issued a challenge to write about an issue close to your heart. if it makes the cut, a charity of your choice gets $1,000. i couldn’t… Continue reading change something: the lives of people with mental illness