Carol Allen Anfinsen

Protecting Our Children Against Assault, Rape, and Incest

I was 14 years of age; a child on the brink of young womanhood. The seasons were also in between stages; the leaves beginning to turn, the air ripe with the warmth and scent of harvest. The time: dusk, that mid-range of darkness and light that casts weird shadows before it slowly ebbs into darkness. I was on my way to youth meeting at my church less than half a mile away. In our small town... (posted by Carol 251 days 6 hours ago.)

The Ancient Art of Self Delusion – is it Still With us?

I’ve always found the world of make-believe enchanting. As a child I read Hans Christian Anderson and Grimm’s Fairy Tales from cover to cover. Now as an artist and writer I create make-believe mini-dramas on paper and canvas. But in real life, I stay grounded. My heart holds to my faith, and my feet are firmly planted in the Word of God. I can enjoy my world of imagination realizing... (posted by Carol 270 days 6 hours ago.)

Beware of “Canned Answers,” Labels and Slogans

When my father didn’t like something I said or did as a child (sing too loudly, get a little wild or noisy in the car) he said: “Can it!” That meant: “put a lid on it!” “Be quiet,” or “put your loud behavior on the shelf,” at least for awhile. When dad said “Can it,” we knew he meant business; no ifs, ands or buts. If we ignored his... (posted by Carol 280 days 3 hours ago.)

Don't Push The Panic Button Yet!

Fear and panic are creeping across the land. A dread for the future and a fear that food will be scarce, prices high, and that plans and dreams for the future are futile. Some are hoarding or stocking up on food; food that may perish before it is used. Some are turning to the land and trying their luck at growing their own food which could be a good thing. I’ve heard it said that the closer we get to the land, the... (posted by Carol 289 days 6 hours ago.)

Spiritual Exercise; what is it and How Can it Help?

Your body is not just a few joints, hinges and parts loosely strung together. Each part is intricately part of the whole. For each part to function properly, the other parts must each do their part to keep you healthy, well aligned, and functioning at peak performance. Experts can tell us exactly which muscles and nerves control which body parts. They can tell us what nutrients those body parts need... (posted by Carol 311 days 5 hours ago.)

Do Genuine, Real, Authentic People Still Exist?

I don’t mean to knock interior designers, but I chuckled when I read this statement about one: “”She sees potential in the humblest of objects, as long as they have the right color and look. The books in her bookcases are from Goodwill , chosen for their blue covers and pennies-each price tags . (Rarely the reason I choose a good book). “Other stylish... (posted by Carol 331 days 3 hours ago.)