Shazbot: Listening, Laughing & Healing
When I was in grade school I had a Flash Gordon lunch box that my mom bought for me on clearance. I loved it for …
19 Jul
The Pity of Not Sharing Photographic Moments
The Pity of Not Sharing Photographic Moments
When I was a kid, my family rarely owned a camera and when we did, it was the cheapest one available. Even if we owned …
28 Jun
Why it’s Okay To Be Mad (or Sad) – Your Feelings Are Okay
Why it’s Okay To Be Mad (or Sad) – Your Feelings Are Okay
For many different reasons I was feeling mad and sad and it made me want to hide. Then I got sick, which really affected me …
01 Jun
Making My Way Back To Happiness
Making My Way Back To Happiness
Last week I wrote about feeling like a hermit and this week I have a cold on top of being in a bit of a …
24 May
Retracted: Death, Loss and Dreams
Retracted: Death, Loss and Dreams
I’ve been retracted all week. Like an ink pen. The kind you click the top of to put it back in its plastic shell for protection. I’ve …
17 May
Tooth Powder Party
Tooth Powder Party
A couple of weekends ago I went to a tooth powder making party. I know. Even I giggled to myself about that one, but one of …
03 May
Why Do We Have Bad Moods?
Why Do We Have Bad Moods?
How do you view a bad mood? There was a time when I saw myself as a victim of my moods or of whatever I was …
19 Apr
The Science of Smiling: Why Smile?
The Science of Smiling: Why Smile?
I’ve never loved my smile. I sometimes feel like my face falls apart when I smile. You see, I have a small mouth and sometimes …
12 Apr
Other People’s Reactions
Other People’s Reactions
I met a woman earlier this week who had been diagnosed with celiac disease that day. She overheard a friend of mine saying something about how …
06 Apr
How To Take A Sick Day & Not Get Sick – The Preemptive Sick Day
How To Take A Sick Day & Not Get Sick – The Preemptive Sick Day
We hear things like “take care of yourself” all the time; most of us try to do that. They say an apple a day keeps the …
