Pixar did us all a favor by designing, animating and producing the movie 'Inside Out'. The film is educational and entertaining in just the right balance. (See August 11, 2024 New York Times article How Pixar Helped Change Therapy). I was delighted to read the...
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Spring in your Heart?
What is the work that comes with the new season of Spring? We need to clean up from the winter debris in the yard, wash off the patio furniture, and maybe clean up the garage. Winter has been a long season of staying inside, watching movies in the recliner with our...
No Problem!
I've made a new decision about this blog. It will now be unedited, unfiltered and wide open opportunity for me to share thoughts. I've looked at the "to do" list with the item "write blog post" and never get to it because the words need to be fashioned in a better...
It’s been awhile…
It has been awhile since I've written a blog post. Several have been started, edited and trashed. Today I made a new decision. I'm writing whatever is on my mind, share it and leave it up to you to decide what is interesting or useful. I'd love to hear from you...
Congrats! Your Coping Skills have been Upgraded.
If you’ve ever been at the airline ticket counter and heard these words - “We’d like to upgrade you to First Class” – you know the thrill of a ticket upgrade. This happens when the airline wants to thank you for an inconvenience suffered as a passenger. Let’s stretch...
Does your marriage need an advocate?
Does your marriage need an advocate?…to advocate is to add a voice of support.With all the pressure on our relationships in these long days of fear, boredom and upset, where are we going to get the energy it takes to be a better partner? Our emotions are dulled by bad...
What if I Get COVID?
Recovery Kit – COVID project Prep before…do this now – better to be ready and not need it than be caught off guard. Gather supplies – Use a large laundry basket or box or suitcase (similar to a bug out bag) Choose a room for “sick bay” (is it quiet? is it isolated as...