Monthly Archives: June 2019

On PTSD

Posted on June 27, 2019 by richp45198

The month of June has been PTSD Awareness Month and today is PTSD Awareness Day.  For many years, I’ve had the privilege of sitting with many survivors of trauma and have learned much from their sharing. They have taught me … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned from AIDS

Posted on June 12, 2019 by richp45198

In a magazine this week, I read that this year marks the 30th anniversary of a film titled Longtime Companion, a powerful film that was the first addressing of the AIDS crisis by Hollywood. It is a great film that is hard … Continue reading →

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The Legacy of D-Day

Posted on June 6, 2019 by richp45198

On this date 75 years ago a dramatic assault by Allied troops against the Nazi regime was undertaken with the invasion of Normandy beaches. This event has been often retold in books and movies. Stephen Ambrose’s book on D-Day, the … Continue reading →

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