Peaceful Power

Peaceful Power

HACKERS & POWER Peaceful Power JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 25 June 2020 When I contemplate the word and the concept of peace, I think about humanity. I think about singing Kumbaya by a fire while holding hands with people I love and people...
The Better Mousetrap

The Better Mousetrap

I don’t know if there’s necessarily been an uptick in celiac disease. But since the onset of COVID-19, there’s been a markedly discernible increase in bellyaching. Contrary to the intentions of the Founding Fathers of these here United States, we want to be completely...
Welcome to the Ride of Your Life

Welcome to the Ride of Your Life

WAITING & RIDING Welcome to the Ride of Your Life JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 18 June 2020 Life is often described as a roller coaster. It’s full of ups and downs as well as twists and turns. Sometimes you’re slowly creeping up a hill, and...
Chaotic but Cathartic

Chaotic but Cathartic

SELF-PRESERVATION & SURRENDER Chaotic but Cathartic JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 11 June 2020 When the pandemic started, I was a nervous wreck. I couldn’t see my behaviors for what they were in that moment. But in hindsight, I’m able to...
Control vs. Compassion

Control vs. Compassion

POWER, CONTROL, EMPATHY, & COMPASSION Control vs. Compassion JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 4 June 2020 I feel drained. I feel deflated. I feel like I’m not in control of my world. I know I’m not in control of anything except myself. I want to...