A light heart lives a long time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfyZIycx7Jo

Dear Friends,

I have been studying how Donald Trump has joined Vladimir Putin and other infinitely narcissistic, machiavellian, sadistic and psychopathic men in successfully attacking and demolishing the great work of tens and possibly hundreds of millions if not billions of people have invested in creating functional societies that protect babies, children , girls, boys and adults of all ages from abuse, brutality, coercive control, cruelty, sadism, torture, violence and war.

This battle between chaos and order, good and evil is an ancient and eternal human story. The evidence that emotional, physical and sexual abuse and neglect most often occurs within our homes and has horrific consequences must never be denied or ignored. This is why I am looking forward to the Peace Begins at Home Summit to be held online on October 29 2025.

I came across this delightful episode of the Signal, a local CBC radio news program. I tried to find the names of all the participants but could not find these quickly and so I am just posting this for your enjoyment.

and I have been listening to clips about survivors of incest and sexual abuse. All vitally important and horribly distressing topics.

I just happened on this lovely podcast. Here are some enchanting folklorists and radio hosts sharing their thoughts.

Here is Adam Walsh,