My commute takes me through scenic countryside. Coming out of retirement, I am in a different location with the same company. The commute in is about an hour now. And many of the roads I travel are twisting, turning narrow country roads. I am always on alert for wildlife. I don’t want to hit any and I really enjoy seeing them. Recently, I saw a weasel … [Read more...] about It’s not quite road rage, but it’s a trigger
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Migrating is Stressful
It never goes exactly as planned. You try to anticipate every possibility and even plan for the unexpected. But the process of changing the platform your blog is hosted on takes time. My website guru has done a fantastic job of getting my website onto a platform that is more robust. If you ever need website work done, contact her, Katie Wilbur My readership has … [Read more...] about Migrating is Stressful
Because I opened the email, my success looks different today
I am very competitive. I have been my entire life. I want to be the first, the best, the only. I set arbitrary goals and then try to exceed them. This has led to what some might call “lofty achievements.†I am the author of two books, I started five businesses including a crossword card business (where my brother created the cards and I marketed … [Read more...] about Because I opened the email, my success looks different today
Depression Will Not be My Crutch
Depression is a disease, not a crutch. Many diseases get major attention and major funding for research. Their existence is not questioned and their status as a legitimate health condition is secure. Very few people, for example, would dispute the fact that cancer is real. People respect the havoc it can inflict on someone. Mental illness deserves the same respect. … [Read more...] about Depression Will Not be My Crutch
Why couldn’t I follow the plan?
It was a simple plan. I empty the dishwasher, and then you fill it. The empty dogfood cans in the sink that were full of water and soaking shouldn’t have entered the equation. But when I decided to take out the recycling, suddenly it was a big deal. The act of taking out the recycling container was not the problem. It was fixating on those cans in the sink … [Read more...] about Why couldn’t I follow the plan?
