FEST Writing Group

Two recent books have broadened my perspective on my young adult life and the perception of my parents and ex-husband that I was a threat.  That perception led them to take steps that led to my arrest and to a 7 year long cutoff from my daughter and family. A book by Thorne Dryer.

1. Emotional Systems and Triangles in Evolution and the Family

    The human family is the emotional system in which Murray Bowen observed patterns of emotional triangles operating.  He wrote much about emotional triangles and how they function with predictable patterns for good and for ill..

There is a little time this morning to add that this is a presentation I'm working on for Symposium, with the help of Toni Ziegler in analyzing the measures of physiological reactions (EMG, DST, and EDR) in 3 family triangles. This is the same family. Mother and Father and each of 3.

Folks, I am trying to finish changes to my will, organize myself to leave on at 10 day family visit, attend various meetings...and work on two different presentations in the next 2 months. I may have sent a text that relates to a different PP. I'm just too pressed for time.

The powerpoints are based upon a section in the book I am writing, The Dance of Life in Nature and the Family, that looks at the phylogenetic history, evolutionary history, of the family through the lens of Bowen theory. It is really a learning experience for me that may lead down many.

Triangles in Evolution and the Family

1. Introduction

Section on Bowen theory and Relevance of Evolution to Understanding Human Dilemmas

1. Emotional Systems in Evolution and the Family

     Patterns of.

I am posting "the real story", the obituary I did not write for my father and some comments about his death and funeral that may be part of a memoir I want to write. The title will be "A Better Chance" and this memoir may begin with his funeral. I want.

Death and Differentiation of Self: On Writing an Obituary and a Memoir, Perhaps

William Bland Harrison Jr. Obituary

William Bland Harrison, Jr., 102, of Stamford, died on January 7, 2024 in his own home with his family and devoted helpers at his side.   A graveside sunrise service.