Let It Go

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Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be a post about that Disney movie that took over the entire planet!  Quite the opposite. This is about a conversation I had with my therapist right before Christmas. Yes, I’m currently seeing a therapist.  That, along with a medication chance, it what’s helping me improve my mental health, which I’m happy to report… Read more »

War is Over

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3 years ago I wrote that the “War on Christmas” was a load of crap.  Guess what?  I was right then and I’m right now.  And here’s why: Christmas is everywhere.  There used to be 3 TV specials for Christmas- Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and Charlie Brown Christmas.  I lost count how many there were right… Read more »

Ring My Bell

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On Saturday morning I did something new- I rang bells (well, one bell) for a Salvation Army kettle.  It was a very rewarding experience and I’m already planning on volunteering next year. I’ve supported them all my life and here’s why: #1 The Salvation Army is an extremely well run charity.  For decades they have been the gold standard on distribution… Read more »

Happy Birthday to me!

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As you know I love sharing weird days, and today is the weirdest of weird days. On this day in 1971 I was born.  I am a first born and the oldest grandchild (on both sides) so it was a pretty weird day for a lot of people.  I’m guessing being born was a pretty big shock for me as… Read more »

What Not to Do

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We get advice almost every day.  Some of it is great, some of it is so-so, and some is just plain awful.  And that really bad advice doesn’t always come from obvious places.  You can get awful, yet well-meaning advise from just about anyone.   I’ve gotten terrible advise from family members, former bosses, and well-intentioned friends.  The really scary… Read more »