Monthly Archives: June 2012
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the only thing Jesus Christ and J.R. Ewing have in common
Posted on June 27, 2012 by nikki in odds and sods, politics and religion.A Northern Californian childhood had some major advantages. There were mountains to hike and ski, the ocean to swim and fish, and the Redwood forest to breathe in and explore. The cultural patrimony was rich as well: hippies. At least in the late ’70’s and early ’80’s, in Marin County hippies were parked in their […]
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god, lies and Romney
Posted on June 24, 2012 by nikkimeredith in odds and sods, politics and religion.When I was in elementary school, I had a secret: my parents didn’t believe in god. This was a source of anxiety for me because in the 1950’s everyone went to church. Everyone except my parents and their heathen friends. I wasn’t totally left out of the religious experience, however. Though they didn’t believe in […]
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my migraine, my HMO and me
Posted on June 4, 2012 by nikkimeredith in health and beauty, migraine and chronic pain.As I’ve indicated in a previous post, I’ve had migraines for 34 years. During that time I’ve been treated by internists, family practice physicians, neurologists, chiropractors, homeopaths, acupuncturists, biofeedback therapists, and a multitude of body work practitioners employing a variety of techniques – acupressure, shiatsu, rolfing, etc. I have practiced yoga, Pilates, and an assortment […]
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