What Does It Mean To Live Beautifully?
Ancient philosophers talked about the good life. The good life is a sort of craft – the Greeks used the word techne. A call from
February 19, 2019
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Speech
It is often thought that someone with a speech or communication disorder must be fixed. They’re broken. The identified disorder is viewed as pathological and
December 11, 2018
What is Art?
What makes something art? When we walk into an art museum, what do we see? Paintings, sculpture, perhaps some ancient pottery or baskets. They are shelved
December 3, 2018
What’s in a Name: Identifying as my Speech Impediment
Hello, my name is Marnie and I have a question: What is in a name? It’s a question I’ve been pondering lately. Our parents decide
November 20, 2018
Tattoos and Trauma Recovery: Part I
When I was twenty years old, I woke up one morning and knew I had to get a tattoo. I made the decision in a
August 1, 2018
Poem of Instruction: An Invitation to Self-Compassion
I wrote my first Poem of Instruction “As a Daily Prayer” at the invitation of my expressive arts therapy teacher and mentor, Dr. Christine Valters
June 11, 2018