Tough Cases in Family Therapy
Three case studies are presented as examples of the complex problems married clients bring to the therapist. [These clients have approved the use of their real names because they are exhibitionists.] Case History 1. Jacob and Leah sit side by side on a couch. To the experienced eye the couple’s body language reveals tension and [...]
Where’s the Tax Man When You Need Him?
The Trinity Broadcasting Network is an untaxed empire… The prosperity gospel preached by Paul and Janice Crouch, who built a single station into the world’s largest Christian television network, has worked out well for them. Mr. and Mrs. Crouch have his-and-her mansions one street apart in a gated community here, provided by the network using [...]
Occupy May Day
From the windows of the Liberty Elm it’s a wet morning commute, might ease up for the afternoon when a gathering and march is planned Go here for the latest–Occupy Providence May Day Events
May Day
May Day, when the weather cooperates, celebrates a time of year when the intoxicating beauty of Spring reaches even the most frozen, internet-addicted soul. Known as Beltane in the Celtic Wheel of the Year, it is a worker’s holiday in much of the world. May Day stands across the Wheel from another disreputable holiday the [...]
Happy Holidays
Before I descend again into the dark world of internet snark and crank, I want to wish everyone a Happy Easter, Happy Passover, Blessed Eostre and may all Spring holidays bring the joy of the season. May those of our Atheist friends who are strict materialists enjoy the blessings of ‘weekend’ and sales on marshmallow [...]
The Mormon Question
Sarah Posner at Salon explores the question of when and how to ask tough questions about a presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s religion. Romney was a Mormon bishop for several years in Massachusetts and had religious authority over Mormon women and men who came to him for counseling. He saw his church through profound political changes. [...]
We’re #1
Alternet has a list of five brave religious leaders who fought theocracy in America, and top of the list is Rhode Island’s own Roger Williams. Well-deserved, and I’m so proud.
Some Historical Context on the Prayer Banner Controversy
My overall analysis is that the real problem we have right now in Rhode Island is not that the Cranston Schools had a banner hanging in an auditorium that had a prayer on it. The real problem is that our economy is sagging big time, and we need to figure out how to turn that [...]
Solstice– Take Time for the Dark
The word ‘Solstice’ does not mean ‘return of the light’… Solstice refers to the two times of the year when the sun is closest to and farthest from the earth’s equator. The word itself is of Latin origin with “sol” meaning “sun” and “sistere” meaning “stand still.” The latter refers to the sun’s apparent stoppage [...]
I Want Some Peace and Goodwill for Christmas
This is not the kind of post I like to write, but sometimes the personal and political are so intertwined it’s not possible to stay on the lofty perch that We at Kmareka feel most comfortable perching on. So We are just going to put it out there. It’s something most of us are now [...]
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