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Take a Sad Song

Posted on 22 July 2018 by Isabel Gibson

“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.” “The question is,” said Alice, “whether you can make words mean so many … Continue reading →

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Stories We Tell Ourselves

Posted on 24 June 2018 by Isabel Gibson

Every society needs its myths. Continue reading →

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This Post is Not About Abortion

Posted on 21 January 2018 by Isabel Gibson

I’ve written a few times about abortion. Each time I hesitated, concerned about provoking a backlash, since anger has become the default for handling policy disagreements in this brave new wired world. And abortion is the quintessentially emotional and contentious … Continue reading →

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Chili and Soup and Coats, Oh My

Posted on 23 December 2017 by Isabel Gibson

Rising to the challenge. Continue reading →

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Painted Rocks and Whatnots

Posted on 18 December 2017 by Isabel Gibson

Great minds think alike? Continue reading →

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Redux: Surplus

Posted on 11 November 2017 by Isabel Gibson

More aspects of handling a surplus. Continue reading →

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Gift from the Beach

Posted on 05 November 2017 by Isabel Gibson

A gift from the sea, paid forward. Continue reading →

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Redux: Day of the Dead & Uluru

Posted on 04 November 2017 by Isabel Gibson

Photos of Day of the Dead celebrations in Los Angeles and an update on Uluru. Continue reading →

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Willing Hands

Posted on 22 October 2017 by Isabel Gibson

What an ugly cross-stitched chair cover taught me. Continue reading →

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