Alexis Rankin Popik's Blog, page 37
September 14, 2014
Home…and Leaving Home
Leaving home is in the air these days. Last month the aisles of Bed, Bath and Beyond were clogged with mothers and their 18-year-olds shopping for furnishings for college dorm rooms. I have been through this process three times, and … Continue reading →
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September 7, 2014
Bipolar Disorder: Some Descriptions
I didn’t know what Bipolar Disorder was until 1996, when a friend was diagnosed. Looking back, though, I knew several bipolar people during college, at work, and among my larger group of acquaintances. I doubt I was alone in my … Continue reading →
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August 31, 2014
Home: A Place With a Soul
“Home is the place where from every view I can find a memory. The dining room table is a good spot to begin. I always sit at the end nearest the kitchen and my husband always at the opposite end. … Continue reading →
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August 24, 2014
Bipolar Disorder and Creativity
Robin Williams’ suicide has led to a greater public discussion of Bipolar Disorder. This mental illness, which affects 2.4% of the worldwide population, includes many of the most intelligent and creative people in their societies. Last week I promised I … Continue reading →
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August 17, 2014
Bipolar Disorder: Resources & Reading
Robin Williams’ suicide has brought an outpouring of sorrow and affection for the man and also an abundance of articles–some accurate, some not—about Bipolar Disorder (BPD). A reliable source for information and resources for BPD and other mental disorders is … Continue reading →
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August 12, 2014
RIP, Robin Williams
Since the reports of Robin Williams’suicide, the media is full of tributes to and diagnoses of his extraordinary talents as well as his demons. For people who want to learn more about Williams’ Bipolar Disorder, today’s article on Psych Central … Continue reading →
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August 11, 2014
Home…Again
Home, what it feels like, where it is–in your imagination, in your town, in your heart– means many things. Last week I asked readers to share what Home means to them, and here is what some people wrote: Home is a … Continue reading →
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August 3, 2014
Home Is Where the …What?…Is
Some people are homebodies; others prefer to spend most of their time traveling, the farther the better. Why are we so different? And what do we get out of staying put or roaming? A couple of weeks ago, a … Continue reading →
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July 27, 2014
Winning–or Not Quite Winning
Do you know what it means to be “short listed?” (Hint: it’s better than being short sheeted. Or short sighted.) In the literary world, to be short listed is to be named a finalist for a writing award. For … Continue reading →
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July 21, 2014
Books at My Bedside
I’m often asked what books I’m currently reading (or intending to read soon) and why. Here’s the current stack of books on my very tidied-up nightstand: 1. The three latest issues of The New Yorker—it’s been a busy month, so … Continue reading →
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