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These days, as I am chatting with my patients and friends, the conversation always turns to the economy. But, we always agree that we have nothing to complain about, as we view other’s situations in this wide world–we are really blessed! Today, as I picked teeth and talked my patient’s ear off a little, theContinue reading “A Touch of Kindness”

It occurs to me that growing up is an ongoing process. Just physically becoming an adult does not achieve this. Growth happens in stages, often precipitated by a stressful event, such as a divorce, or even the death of a loved one. These passages bring us to different levels of growth. They teach us toContinue reading “Growing Up and Moving Forward”

Here in the middle of my life, I am taking inroads discover who I am, where I am going, and who I want to be when I grow up. I had spent so much of my adult life working for a living, and making a home for family, that I had neglected my spirit. IContinue reading “The Sisterhood of Womenkind”

My husband, Rob, and I have a running debate about a variety of topics. These typically involve food, how to do something, or grammar. One of my favorite debates is the Macaroni and Cheese one. Let me ask you, is macaroni and cheese a main dish or a side dish? I asked several dental patientsContinue reading “The Macaroni and Cheese Debate”

It has been a fuzzy couple of weeks. I haven’t been sleeping my best due to excitement from having company, etc., and menopause. I’m sure you know what I am talking about, dear readers!Anyway, I have gone back to sleeping with an ice pack to get the head cooled off. It really does help! IContinue reading “Has anyone seen my brain?”

Hello Friends!I have returned to my computer, hooray! It is tough just having dial-up on “vacation”. With the 4th of July library closings, and the budget cuts I did not get to the write, or check email. Today I was back at my day job, and things should start to return to “normal”. Between working,Continue reading “"NORMAL"? AT LAST!”

How lovely it is here after arriving from steaming Central Florida. It is a blessing to enjoy the gentle breezes and listen to the birdsong. Amen. I neglected to write for a week due to out-of-town company; but, ahh!, the joy of grandchildren. It was worth the precarious balancing of work and housekeeping and pleasure.HereContinue reading “Song of Summer”

It is Father’s Day, and even though it is a holiday created by Hallmark to sell cards, I do keep it and respect it. Father’s Day is a time to reflect on your parent or other manly role model and to give thanks for that person in your life.When I was a child, I didContinue reading “In Praise of Fathers Everywhere”

It is thundering, again–not a surprise since the humidity is ninety-something percent, a typical summer’s eve in Florida. Orlando sends her storms eastward this time of year. My trusty Belgian Shepherd is starting to pant and worry. I leave the room and she follows me everywhere. I wish that I could calm her anxiety. JustContinue reading “Summer’s Eve”

I grew up in a family that had three girls. I was the middle girl, so I got the hand-me-downs from my older sister. As you can imagine, I was not thrilled with this. Like everyone else, I like to pick out my own wardrobe; but, this was not the time when many children wereContinue reading “The Pink Coat”

As I write, sunlight leaks through the oak canopy. Branches stir the air lazily, like spoons in lattes. It is damp, as it poured last evening. We were cooking out and managing the process with a golf umbrella. We still got soaked; but, the meat survived! Of course the tank had to be changed inContinue reading

Good Morning Campers!It is Thursday, and sooo close to the weekend! I thought that a couple of good quotes would get us through the day. Regret is an appalling waste of energy; you can’t build on it, it’s only good for wallowing in.–Katherine MansfieldFinancial Tip: If you have been in therapy for the last fifteenContinue reading