Cathren Housley
Cathren is a multidisciplinary artist and a board member of the Peace Flag Project. Current projects: giant flags, documentary films and children's workshops with the Providence Community Libraries. Website: thepeaceflagproject.org
Cathren is a multidisciplinary artist and a board member of the Peace Flag Project. Current projects: giant flags, documentary films and children's workshops with the Providence Community Libraries. Website: thepeaceflagproject.org
Dear C and Dr. B It’s the first week of my daughters high school freshman year. She is a good kid and has always been a good student. She is well adjusted and has lots of friends. She is also fashion conscious and well up on the current styles in social media pop culture. She […]
They look like USB drives, but they are a delivery system of a very different kind. “Pod Mods” are a new product class of e cigarettes that are quickly gaining ground in what doctors are seeing as the next emerging public health concern. Their apprehension is well-grounded. In 2011, less than 2% of US high […]
I recently signed up for a guided foraging walk with a group, but when I arrived at the appointed spot, there was neither guide nor group. Fortunately, I ran into my friend David Gracer, not only a recognized expert on edible insects, but someone with an impressive knowledge of plants. We decided to go on our […]
Dear C and Dr. B; I know that anxiety is considered a psychiatric condition these days, but I remember a time in my life when I had no anxiety at all. I was married to someone who paid the bills, I had health insurance, I lived in a nice home. I could have done just […]
AS220 has always been a home for artists, and their annual Foo Fest not only offers a walk on the wild side, but a walk on the creative side. This year, attendees can take part in a slew of exciting maker’s activities that will capture the imagination of creative explorers of all ages. Foo Fest […]
Behind the changing face of medicine in our increasingly digital world, frustration is making the rounds among physicians. This phenomena is referred to as “physician burnout.” Here is an uncensored take on the subject, from Dr. H, a doctor of internal medicine who would, understandably, prefer to remain anonymous: Cathren Housley: So, why have these recent […]
Not just the face, but the entire body and beating heart of public art is changing in Providence. Stroll through the streets, take a turn into a wide, open lot between buildings, and you may find yourself an ant caught between gargantuan humans on opposing walls – one stepping into a world of rainbow wonder, […]
We all know how much grief hurts us emotionally, but we may not realize how damaging it can be to our health. At least one lethal form of grief, the “widowhood effect,” has been well documented by science. Studies show that the likelihood of death can increase from 40% to 90% in the three months […]
Dear C and Dr. B; I have known my mechanic Tom for many years now and we’ve had some good talks. He’s always reminded me of someone from my past and it was quite a surprise when I realized recently who it was — the school bully who used to torture me on the playground. […]
Dear C; I have a busy life and am a busy person, but I love to write, so I keep a blog. I also post often on Facebook, both about my life and my inner thoughts. What irks me to no end is that my wife refuses to read any of my posts. She says […]