On the first day of vacation, I was in bed and out like a light. This makes sense as I was up early and had worked until midnight. Then I had the hour-plus ride home, and some relaxing with a word game then lights out. For the past two nights, I have been going to bed later and later. This seemed like a marvelous thing to do. I was not rushing to bed as quickly as I … [Read more...] about Day Five of My Stay-cation, So Why Can’t I Sleep?
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Super Saturday – Maybe I Did Need Some Time Off
I have gotten a myriad of things done today. It is day two of my mini-vacation and I am more relaxed than yesterday. In fact, yesterday I was scattered all over the place. Today, my list and my priorities are more aligned. Having purchased the tomato cages yesterday, putting them around the plants in the garden was an easy undertaking. Each day, the plants are bigger … [Read more...] about Super Saturday – Maybe I Did Need Some Time Off
What am I Really Doing?
“Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.”Henry David Thoreau Having fished since I was 3 years old, I think I get this. My Mother's side of the family were hunters and freshwater fisherman. On my Father's side, I have sailors and saltwater fishermen. I learned about freshwater fishing at an early age from my … [Read more...] about What am I Really Doing?
I’m Doing What I Can Right Now
Yet, I have the feeling I should be doing more. Not a healthy feeling, but a feeling none the less. There are a couple of tax items I need to put together. I spoke to my account and confirmed the extended deadlines, which is helpful this year. Even during my deep depression last year, I had gotten my taxes done early. This year has been a chore. READ MORE: Why … [Read more...] about I’m Doing What I Can Right Now
What Are We Searching For in This Pandemic?
Mental health resources, suicide hotlines? If you need help now, call a 24-hour crisis center at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) for free, private help or dial 911. These are unnerving times. I know that the past few months have transformed my thinking about what is normal. Things I take for granted are now not available. … [Read more...] about What Are We Searching For in This Pandemic?