Not Buying It

Today is annual “BUY NOTHING” day. I would like to see this idea expand into more than one day for as many people as possible. We would all be doing something good for ourselves, our families and the environment. Personally, I have been kicking around the idea of a moratorium on shopping for quite some time. Do I really need …

Mental Health Suggestion: A Walk

Upset, mad, frustrated, angry, stressed, anxious, annoyed, perturbed? Go for a walk, briskly and for at least 20 minutes. If it is raining, take an umbrella.If it is cold, wear some long johns and a hat. Feel better? I thought so.

Clear Your Sinuses!

Today I am on the tail end (hopefully) of a miserable cold/flu/sinus infection. After spending a couple of days prostate with a high fever wondering what my kids are up to, I have discovered a fantastic cure for sinus congestion. I have had ongoing issues with this problem and because I am reticent about popping pills. I have tried snorting …

Simplify Your Life

Simplicity is something I both crave and rebel against. Trying to keep up with the information overload we are subject to these days is overwhelming. I have found a few strategies to control the relentless flow of ideas and activities without being completely out of the loop. I have tried to cut my TV viewing to just a few carefully …

Welcome – Come on In!

Okay, so I want to share what I have learned about life with other people. I have two young sons and I would like to guide and help them know more at a younger age than I did about a lot of things I have learned the hard way! I am kind of a jack-of-all-trades. I like creative pursuits such …

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