Sounds like she’s really smart.  That’s good, that’s bad.  Dumb dogs don’t get bored. 

I’ve been low this last couple weeks. Long isolation, a tragic death in the family, seasonal affective challenges, lots going on. I tried a new approach. I read about a school of thought that says to not avoid feeling bad but to take on challenges and do unpleasant but needed tasks. So we dived into cleaning the…

I am so sorry. My nephew passed last week from an overdose and the family is underwater. They tried everything, but this is just a hard time to feel good in this old world. I lost my mother to cancer, it was also awful. After mom passed, a kind man told me “remember the beautiful times.” Again, I am so sorry, words…

So, there’s an event called the “Big Read” where a classic is read aloud by a wide range of people, including actors. Moby Dick is one of them. It’s free, and a great way to take in Melville. I love the first chapter where Ishmael talks about his restlessness.  I’ve never finished it,  but someday, meanwhile,…

I’m so glad it going well for you guys! I’ve been using self hypnosis audio tapes to release old trauma. I use a media service called scrib’d and love it. Lots of great audiobooks, including self hypnosis sessions, and it really helps me keeps my brain radio set to more positive. My step daughter is a certified…

I’m with you. As pres, tRump could mobilize resources and make statements that made it sound like he would do something. You know, bring jobs back, revive factories, stop illegal immigration. But now, there will be nothing he can do, except complain and spout mad theories.  That will hopefully get old and people…

I’m so sorry. That kind of stuff happens to me too, I’m Ndn, but mixed and yup, people think Hispanic. Does Apple have a diversity desk, or 800 customer service number you could talk with? It sounds like you’ve got something you could discuss with them, and they might have protocols in place to help make it right…

Biden wasn’t my first choice, but his intelligence and consistency have won me over. I also think that his experience with loss and grief have shaped him for the better. He has compassion and kindness. We need those things right now. Also, as a POC, I appreciate how he worked with women in meaningful ways. What…

I sailed through menopause, but noticed anxiety was steadily increasing. My doc prescribed an estrogen patch, and that worked well.  I’m still a little anxious, but who isn’t right now? 

How does this fit in the overall context of your relationship? I have three grown kids and always urge them to assess relationships based on their daily happiness index. It’s really important to be happy as much as possible, and to evaluate regularly.  

I’ve been using sleep hypnosis audio recordings. I subscribe to an online book service called scribd, and there are also some on amazon primes music section.I can’t sleep because my brain is so busy right now, there’s lots to be anxious about. The sleep hypnosis has been super helpful. I’ve expanded my range and…

So, I hate to paint but love the result.  Make your life easy and look for an “easy painter.”   Its a roller that pulls the paint into the handle, you won’t believe how much faster it goes.  Also, look for little rollers that the end is covered, makes cutting in so fast.  I found easy painter at Lowe’s I think.  

This probably isn’t office suitable,  but for our house, my husband put up a rail system to hang art from, best investment ever.  

So, the great thing about an early start time is you get off early and have so much more time to enjoy things like walks, being outside, relaxing. You do have to go to bed earlier, but is that a bad thing?

So, I’d let her know that you are not pleased, things are not fixed. I’m of color. I’d be just that blunt, tell her her stock has dropped. She gets a clean slate, done is done, but she is on thin ice. One more, and you’ll let the friendship go. I’d never mention it again, nor discuss it. But that just me. I’m a…

When we refinanced back in the day, there was a scary amount of pressure to take out a balloon loan. The finance rep was so persuasive, I found myself thinking about it for about 20 seconds.  

So, I find the pomodoro technique super helpful for tackling big tasks.  It’s helps me focus and power through.  Just by starting, it takes my anxiety down a notch or two.  

So, this is brutal but works. I live up north and we have lots of mosquitos. Find a spoon, fill a cup with really, really hot water. I use boiling, right from the kettle. Put the spoon in it, then, when it’s hot enough to hurt, but not burn you, hold the spoon on the bite. The heat breaks down the itch protein, and…

Oh, please tell me how he pickled the green tomatoes. I’m in Alaska and there’s always some that don’t make it before fall. I made green tomato, ginger, jalapeño jam last year. Surprisingly tasty. 

Th bestest crust!