Category Archives: Personal
Say What?!
Four years ago I became concerned about my hearing. I would be making dinner and Rom or Link would be trying to carry on a conversation with me from the adjoining room. I couldn’t hear them well enough to reply
Say What?!
Four years ago I became concerned about my hearing. I would be making dinner and Rom or Link would be trying to carry on a conversation with me from the adjoining room. I couldn’t hear them well enough to reply
Salty Like a Sailor
The first time I swore, I was 11 years old. My best friend convinced me I was a goody-two-shoes and I should debase the way I spoke. She encouraged me to practice at her house when no one else was
Salty Like a Sailor
The first time I swore, I was 11 years old. My best friend convinced me I was a goody-two-shoes and I should debase the way I spoke. She encouraged me to practice at her house when no one else was
Mind Map
Every once in a while I make a mind map of my life – what I am doing and what I would like to do. It’s a way to be mindful about how my life is going, and to guide
Mind Map
Every once in a while I make a mind map of my life – what I am doing and what I would like to do. It’s a way to be mindful about how my life is going, and to guide
Irrational Fears
I have lots of legitimate fears, some typical ones, and some completely irrational ones. I am not afraid of spiders or snakes or mice or clowns or needles. My worst fears are that terrible things will happen to my loved
Irrational Fears
I have lots of legitimate fears, some typical ones, and some completely irrational ones. I am not afraid of spiders or snakes or mice or clowns or needles. My worst fears are that terrible things will happen to my loved
12 Months of Celebration – Month 9 – September
September 1, 2 and 3 was a long weekend and I was grateful for 3 days at home to recover from my cold before starting my new job the next day. A mischievous customer at work convinced me I needed
12 Months of Celebration – Month 9 – September
September 1, 2 and 3 was a long weekend and I was grateful for 3 days at home to recover from my cold before starting my new job the next day. A mischievous customer at work convinced me I needed
What Keeps Me Fit
I’ve gained and lost 30 lbs several times in my adult life. Disappointingly, the only cure has been good nutrition and lots of exercise. I often refuse to face this fact, and experience has shown I can gain weight continuously
What Keeps Me Fit
I’ve gained and lost 30 lbs several times in my adult life. Disappointingly, the only cure has been good nutrition and lots of exercise. I often refuse to face this fact, and experience has shown I can gain weight continuously
Self Re-Boot
I started a new job this week and it occurred to me that I could re-boot myself and show up as a whole new person. I only know one employee in my new workplace, so if I looked or acted
Self Re-Boot
I started a new job this week and it occurred to me that I could re-boot myself and show up as a whole new person. I only know one employee in my new workplace, so if I looked or acted
12 Months of Celebration – Month 8 – August
August has been a month of waiting. I learned on July 29 that have a new job awaiting me on September 3. I applied for a lateral transfer in my library system to work at a different branch – which
12 Months of Celebration – Month 8 – August
August has been a month of waiting. I learned on July 29 that have a new job awaiting me on September 3. I applied for a lateral transfer in my library system to work at a different branch – which
How Compulsive Are You?
Given the title of this blog, you would think I have dozens of compulsions, if not an outright diagnosis of OCD. Amazingly, I am a fairly functional person, and I think my compulsions fall into the normal range. Well, OK,
How Compulsive Are You?
Given the title of this blog, you would think I have dozens of compulsions, if not an outright diagnosis of OCD. Amazingly, I am a fairly functional person, and I think my compulsions fall into the normal range. Well, OK,
Why Do You Blog?
If you have a blog – why? What made you start it? And why do you continue? I’ve mentioned previously that I used to write a music blog, but the site eventually shut down. I thought I would miss keeping
Why Do You Blog?
If you have a blog – why? What made you start it? And why do you continue? I’ve mentioned previously that I used to write a music blog, but the site eventually shut down. I thought I would miss keeping
An Exacting Life 