As our state legislators convene for their annual session, the budget will dominate their efforts. The budgetary process always entails weighty discussion and debate of Washington’s priorities and needs, but the 2015 budget process is especially rife with challenges. Representatives and senators face difficult choices in education, environmental stewardship, tax policy and the state’s human…
Punching Holes in the Darkness
Will Berkovitz originally delivered a version of these remarks as a keynote speaker at the 2014 University of Washington MLK Day of Service. The tradition tells of a blind man walking a dark road late one night holding a blazing torch. A rabbi coming from the other direction recognizes the man as he approaches and…
Facts and Myths about Teen Suicide: Why Starting The Conversation is Critical (Part 2)
For Part 1 of this article, please click here. Start the conversation Two of the biggest misconceptions regarding suicide are that talking about depression increases depression, and that saying the word “suicide” out loud plants the idea of suicide in a person’s brain. “Sit down with your child. It’s starting up a conversation where you…
Get Involved this MLK Day
Make this holiday more than just a day off. Help the community by joining in United Way of King County’s Day of Caring, or connect to the day’s deeper meeting with a discussion led by the folks at Jconnect. If you are interested in a more long-term volunteer opportunity, contact Director of Volunteer Services Jane…
Facts and Myths about Teen Suicide: Why Starting the Conversation is Critical (Part 1)
Suicide ideation — thoughts about or a preoccupation with suicide — isn’t just a term to me; I believed my life was worthless at age 17. It took me hours to fall asleep, and I saw no reason to leave the warmth of my bed and attend school. My parents brought me to a counselor,…
All Alone at 71…or Not?
At 71 I’m still plenty alert and alive; but, I’m all alone now (with only my dear cat, Sunny). My few living relatives want nothing with me; and I have only a couple good friends. I have no job nor any prospects thereof; and my remaining funds are rapidly disappearing. In the past few years…
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