Making decisions is part of life. “Do I brush my teeth this morning?†“Yes, I will.†“Will I take out the trash before going to work?†“No, I will get it tonight when I get home.†We make hundreds of these simple choices every day. Most of them are … [Read more...] about Why did I make that decision?
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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
I braced for the storm that didn’t come
The heatwave that has been terrorizing the east coast of the United States for the past five days was about to come to an end. A cold front was pushing east and was to collide with the entrenched heat. Striking the hot air mass, the cold front was predicted to incite massive upheaval in the sky. As the two strikingly different air masses battled it out over our heads, violent … [Read more...] about I braced for the storm that didn’t come
You should be careful what you wish for
Depression told me I would love early retirement. My plan for the past 30 years was to work until I was 70 ½, before retiring. Full social security benefits, a chance to add some extra cushion to my 401K and staying involved with day to day life outside of the house. This all seemed good and doable. About 18 months ago, depression saw how good things were … [Read more...] about You should be careful what you wish for
One day isn’t a pattern, is it?
Ok, I know to look at the big picture. I know that the road forward is not a straight line. And I know that my recovery from depression will have tough days and smooth days. I have developed and attracted a support group to help me stay on track. I have collected tools to help me recognize warning signs that signal I need to pay closer attention. Yet when I had that thought … [Read more...] about One day isn’t a pattern, is it?
