Holiday Seasons - "Joy, Pain, Life and Death" I didn't realize how I really felt until I responded to a friend on Facebook who shared about their own emptiness during the holiday seasons. The holiday seasons are deeply sad times for me, beginning with Thanksgiving and ending in late January. Thanksgiving and Mom: At Thanksgiving, … Continue reading Holiday Seasons – “Joy, Pain, Life and Death”
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OpEd: “Anti-Abortion Extremism: The Effects of the Radicalization of the Pro-Life Message”
OpEd: “Anti-Abortion Extremism: The Effects of the Radicalization of the Pro-Life Message” C. Dianne Phillips, Sciencegranny, July 7th, 2015 I wrote a response to an Al Jazeera article published earlier this week, associating domestic terrorism and the pro-life movement in America. The article Anti-Abortion Extremists Are Domestic Terrorists, discussed how the radicalized few, who have … Continue reading OpEd: “Anti-Abortion Extremism: The Effects of the Radicalization of the Pro-Life Message”
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Love Always Wins – personal reflective prayer inspired by the Holy Spirit
Sciencegranny Addresses the Question of Physically Disciplining Our Children
"Kids are small and vulnerable and I agree with Louis CK. They should not be hit. Hitting only teaches them to solve their problems with violence. At the same time, being over permissive ruins them too."
Women are not the only victims of socialization
"Young men of today seem to be more comfortable with stronger women and in fact seem attracted to intelligent, self assured females."
Sciencegranny Diabetic Blueberry/Almond Butter Dessert
Sciencegranny experimented again in the kitchen this evening...I offer the following yummy diabetic friendly dish. 1 cup of fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries 1 tablespoon of organic coconut oil 1 tablespoon of smooth or crunchy almond butter (organic) 1 tsp of cinnamon 1 tsp of honey put all ingredients in a microwavable pyrex dish (small) … Continue reading Sciencegranny Diabetic Blueberry/Almond Butter Dessert
Sciencegranny’s “Winter Salad”
When lettuce is out of the question...10 degrees outside and you are sick of soup or stew.
Sciencegranny’s “Get Well Stay Well” Winter Soup
Sciencegranny's "Get well, stay well" soup: With the flu season upon us and so many young adults dying due to the secondary infections brought on by the illness...I thought I would share my "get well" soup recipe. It is basically my base for all soups, with a modification for anyone who is feeling sick. Here … Continue reading Sciencegranny’s “Get Well Stay Well” Winter Soup
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Sustainable Living – The Ancient Practice of Soup/Stew Making
“In today’s economic depression, it is time to rekindle this practice....”
“Breaking the Cycle of FEAR and Anxiety” – A personal journey of healing through music
"Flight or Fright?" -The "sensitive child:" As a small child, with an undiagnosed anxiety disorder, I was afraid all the time. I was literally frightened of everything, especially the adults' authority in my life and peers and siblings who were assertive and strong-willed. They all scared me to death. I literally shook all the time … Continue reading “Breaking the Cycle of FEAR and Anxiety” – A personal journey of healing through music
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