Tag Archives: Truth

Postcards from the Edge

Posted on August 25, 2020 by deconstructingdoctor

The news cycle can be overwhelming. The onslaught of conspiracy theories, half truths, and misinformation that comes from social media and not so respectable news sources is a never ending battle. Who do you trust? Who is trying to manipulate? … Continue reading →

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Take Me to Church

Posted on March 10, 2018 by deconstructingdoctor

Let me tell you why church is hard. Trying to convince me that the Bible isn’t science but it is absolute truth about the beginning of time.  Using examples like giraffes and language to explain divine design.  Making fun of … Continue reading →

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Fact or Fashion? It’s Time to Choose

Posted on December 8, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

When I get dressed for work I have a certain uniform. Shirt, pants, cardigan, ballerina slippers. Simple and effective, but obviously not a lot of thought put into my look. My weekend and evening wear consists of some kind of … Continue reading →

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Racism in America: Am I part of the problem? — THE SHINBONE STAR

Posted on June 30, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

I’m moonlighting over at the Shinbone Star today.  I talk about a test I took that measures implicit biases about race.  You can take the test, too.  If you are comfortable, let me know how you scored and what that … Continue reading →

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In Montana an assault on a reporter and an assault on truth

Posted on May 27, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

The folks at The Shinbone Star don’t take too kindly to the rabble rousing in Montana this week.  To call it rabble rousing would be an understatement, it was down right assault when Greg Gianforte, at the time campaigning for … Continue reading →

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Why Deny Science?

Posted on April 22, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

I think I know that answer. It’s hard to admit, being a scientist of sorts.  I’ve studied chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physics.  I admired the way that science layers itself over time, building information and facts one on top of the … Continue reading →

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When God Attacks

Posted on March 30, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

Uh oh, I’m going to get a little preachy…. I used to be under the impression that if God was mad at me for something bad that I had done, then He would fuck up my life royally. He would … Continue reading →

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A New Hope

Posted on February 16, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

Editor’s note: Shinbone Star staffers have been working so hard that we felt we needed a doctor. So we added one! Not only can she bandage our wounds, but she can write a bit, too! Yes, I stole that title … Continue reading →

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The Deal of the Art

Posted on February 8, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

I had the strange notion to visit an art museum today.  I had the day off, the kids were in school and I had no desire to peruse the aisles of Target again, mindlessly dropping things into my cart that … Continue reading →

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Gender Offender

Posted on December 20, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I went to a conference last week.  Alone.  No kids.  No husband.  No friends.  Just me.  5 days in a hotel room.  5 days to navigate an alien city all by myself.  5 days to find peace and calm in … Continue reading →

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