by Barry Phegan | Oct 31, 2022 | Living Life, Social comment
My recent Australian visit had me reflecting on our North American norms and how we staunchly defend, like every nation, our unique, though perfectly arbitrary ways and assumptions. While Australia is clearly part of our current international...
by Barry Phegan | Sep 19, 2022 | Living Life, Social comment
Pay for Poisoning — Suing Monsanto Marin County and nine Marin cities and towns are suing Monsanto and two other companies for alleged damages caused by the sale of products containing PCBs, a known carcinogen. “The companies responsible need to contribute to...
by Barry Phegan | Aug 16, 2022 | Living Life
I lead an extraordinarily privileged life, almost entirely filled with activities I enjoy. But one thing was missing, an intimate relationship. I may have found that. Here’s how this short journey has been so far. I met my new friend over coffee several weeks...
by Barry Phegan | Aug 1, 2022 | Living Life, Social comment
This is part 2 of some simple practices and truths that help me cope in our Culture of Anxiety. To keep the postings short, the list was divided into two parts. Part 1 was Change is constant, too much is stressful. I am a real animal, not an idealized being. We...
by Barry Phegan | Jul 15, 2022 | Living Life
I tested Covid positive Friday, July 1st after a night broken by four hours of severe flu symptoms. I was tired and expected a five-day stay-at-home, plus another five days of limited outside time fully masked. It wasn’t that simple. Staying at home felt...
by Barry Phegan | Jul 1, 2022 | Living Life, Social comment
Hello from Orcas Island, WA. To help me cope with today’s brutal speed of change and our media’s anxiety-producing firehose, I’ve gradually assembled a few simple practices and truths. When I remember to use them, they help me stay calm. To keep the...
