I find that I really like and appreciate and will prioritize tender moments. Example? As I write this piece I’m lying in bed while my son sleeps next to me. He came in a few hours ago, upset by a dream. I listen to him sleep, and I feel really, really lucky. Blessed to have …
Category: mental health
Their Joy
Through it all, we’re concerned most about their joy. How are they doing through it all? Do they laugh freely? Are they more irritable? Do they still have fun together?
New Year’s Day Wander: Liv and Maddie, Bacon, Escoffier, and Bourdain
A gentle wander to begin the day, begin this new year 2021. Thus the day, the year began. "Kids, let's watch the New Year's Day Parade...!" "Ah Dad, we want to watch kids' shows...", and so it's Liv and Maddie to start the day... And then I'm thinking about making bacon...I’m in the kitchen... I …
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The Year of the Ox, Happy New Year!
Lots, LOTS to think about and share as we head into the new year 2021. A few thoughts as we get into it... So so much happened in 2020, and as the new year begins, I think about how we made it through 2020. Hell, some people, MANY people -- like more than 300,000 people …
New Year’s Resolutions
Here’s a good list. Good for each of us; good for our fellow humans; good for the planet. Let’s start NOW.
Lyrics Post: “Gratitude” Oingo Boingo
As we round out this whacky crazy Covid-filled 2020, let’s not let the negative have the last word. Let’s sign off with an attitude of gratitude fir what went right, what we have to be thankful. And let’s let this Oingo Boingo song lift our spirits and tap our toes as 2020 draws to close. …
Reach
One of my favorite things, my true joys and foundations for a happy life is connecting with people from around the world. I’ve been fortunate to visit maybe a dozen countries in my life so far. Super blessed. I’ve been lucky to also meet folks through work from maybe a dozen more countries. I love …
Dropped to the Ground
At the store, recent afternoon, saw a guy drop his disposable orange mask on the ground as he walked to his car. He was with his daughter. Humf. At least he had a mask, I suppose. We’d be a lot better off if folks didn’t take that approach. In public health, in personal responsibility, in …
How Do You Feel?
Dawning reality as the year winds down, maybe I’m not as in touch with myself as I think I am. Harsh awakening. Sorta. Not really harsh maybe, but a personal wake-up call for sure. A therapist I saw earlier this year, he observed I talk about my feelings, but maybe I don’t feel them so …
Lull
The excitement has ebbed. The presents have been opened. Good times and love and too much yummy food shared. Lull. Dishes done mostly, house mostly quiet, now an old Barenaked Ladies concert plays on the screen. Lull. The kids went home with their mom a while ago; I think they had a good Christmas. I …
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