Photo by Manuel González Asturias, SJ on Unsplash We are at Boquete in Panama, and there is no hot water. I just put a pot of coffee on, and I am not ready to face the hot water problem. My brother has emailed the Airbnb owner and is waiting for a response. My daughter stated that she had the same issue last night. She was able to stand the water for general washing, but … [Read more...] about I Wrote About Panama to Avoid Writing About Me
Facts and myths about mental illness
I Went to See the Panama Canal—and Avoided My Feelings Instead
We flew from Dulles Airport near Washington, DC (USA) on Sunday morning. It was a brisk 16 degrees Fahrenheit. It is now Thursday, and the air temperature just outside of Panama City, near the canal, is already 82 degrees. We are picking up my son tonight and have booked a 6-hour boat tour that includes traveling through the locks. I cannot wait! Today, we are starting … [Read more...] about I Went to See the Panama Canal—and Avoided My Feelings Instead
Why I Still Need Therapy at 70—and What Happens When I Miss It
Since I began with my new therapist over a year ago, I have missed several weeks of therapy. The first week it happened was because of a family vacation. I must admit that I was worked up about it, but the anxiety was unfounded. The week went smoothly, and I didn’t circle the drain on the way to the abyss. In fact, it was a non-event. Now I am out of the country for … [Read more...] about Why I Still Need Therapy at 70—and What Happens When I Miss It
Ten Minutes With My Money Is Better Than Seven Days of Avoiding It
I have been there and have ignored the obvious. I’m not saying that I have buried my head in the sand, but the idea is very familiar. I can remember thinking to myself, “If I check my balance, I will spiral out of control.” Or worse, I remember thinking not knowing made me feel better than knowing.” But next week, the problems were still there. And because I ignored … [Read more...] about Ten Minutes With My Money Is Better Than Seven Days of Avoiding It
10 Simple Rules That Quietly Make Your Life Easier (Most People Ignore #7)
On a whim, I am checking out CLAUDE. This AI tool is supposed to make curating easy. When I asked it to create a list of 10 practical tips, it came up with the list below. It turns out I am already using many of the ideas in the kit. Some of these tips I did not recognize as things I regularly do. I have been using #2 for years, but never knew it was a thing. Attached … [Read more...] about 10 Simple Rules That Quietly Make Your Life Easier (Most People Ignore #7)
