I love to sleep. It’s that simple. Thus, number one method of self-care for yours truly? Napping in the afternoon, Cool, back room, Natural light only, Fluffed pillow, Horizontal, Zzzzzzzzzz, GOOD.
Being Creative
All my life, pulled to it, being creative,a Assumed like most all kids, making something from nothing, from bits of anything, from my head, reliable joy, Writing later, a little spark of encouragement, all I needed to believe my writing worthy, Then muddled by adulthood and the world’s struggles, aimed too high, ended up firmly …
Autism Speaks
Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD, catchy acronym, catch the wave, Wave of frustration as you acclimate to new normal, was, is, always has been so, So you take a deep breath, maybe ten, a hundred, maybe a thousand, feels like you need so much some times, to not explode but then, Slowly, the realization sets in, …
In The Stacks
Parallel experience, decades apart At the library, downstairs, in college, studying at a spartan desk against the wall, nothing but the sound of books, and other students, whispering here and there, Now, at work, at a stand up desk against the wall, nothing fancy, among the spare parts, boxes, and bins, the rest of the …
Around the World, No Screen
As I wrote that title I thought, “…a few different meanings for that one…” It could mean, “traveling around the world with no screen viewing…”, Or “…being in many, many places around the world where this is little or spotty electricity, and/or little/no access to the internet…”, Or what I meant it to be, Playing …
Celebrating Kerman, Service, Connection
Getting together this weekend to celebrate a friend, not so close to me, but always admired from afar, Circle of college friends I have varied connections with, common bond of school and class, Common appreciation and undeniable love and respect, best bunch, these peeps, bar none, Celebrating one of them and a high Ignatian honor, …
Easy (?) List
Daily writing promptWhat are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?View all responses Sometimes easy to answer, sometimes not ... mood is big factor with this question ... but just now, I can offer these five ... as the meander through my mind ... 1/ Any of my kids' smiles, any of their hugs ... …
Grounding
Get grounded, baby. Earthing for better health? GOOD. Just what is “grounding” or “earthing”? From Hooga Co., “🌎HOW IT WORKS: Grounding uses the earth's natural energy to improve health and well-being. The earth carries a slightly negative electrical charge. When you come into direct contact with the earth, either by standing barefoot or by using …
Blog Repost with Full Credit to Original Post By Gil Greenman (and James Madison): “Our Founding Fathers Predicted Trump”
“Men of factious tempers, of local prejudices, or of sinister designs may, by intrigue, by corruption, or by other means, first obtain the suffrages,… Our Founding Fathers Predicted Trump
Quirky Connection
Daily Prompt: “Describe something you learned in high school.” What gradually revealed itself to me in high school? My connections to people seem somehow different from others. I seem to experience rapport across groups, types, I’m drawn to many, and seem to have some linkage that establishes itself. Also, though I had (and still have) …
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