Author: hylanmclaughlin

I met Ben Harper at "The Roxy" on Sunset Boulevard in L.A. I got to shake his hand and he introduced me to his family. After I finished what I…

Every moment of every day, we are all creating. Giving something to this world. Some things I created this week make me proud. Some things do not. But they are…

It is my theory that the microglia within each of our brains receive their "directions" from how each of our brains interpret stress. I believe that our brains have the…

Microglia... it's ok if you wish to take a moment and look up how to say this word. I did. It helps (I think) if you know there are both…

This tapestry rests upon the wall in the entryway of the leasing office of the apartment complex where I live. EVERY time I see this worn piece of cloth with…

If you read the title and felt any type of visceral reaction, I am pretty sure you are NOT alone. In the U.S., especially in this THIS election, it seems…

Rather than spend your time searching for someone or something to bring you happiness, go create your own. With this happiness, search instead for someone or something with whom to…

I have been thinking about this A LOT recently. What do I REALLY want from the Presidency of the United States of America. Of course I want leadership on healthcare…

I voted this week. I also started my first REAL social work position in a school. One of these was disheartening. One of these was the exact opposite of disheartening.…

I don’t want to write these words. There is fear, admittedly. I feel some who read these words will feel hurt, anger, disappointment, confusion, perhaps a loss of faith or…