My wife and I have reached that stage where we have to “share” our kids with their significant others’ families at Christmas. OK, OK, technically I … What I Really Want for Christmas
Tag: Psychology
Do Not Give Up
Be not like him who sits by his fireside and watches his fire go out, then blows vainly upon the dead ashes. Do not give up hope or yield to despair … Do Not Give Up
Samuel Butler and Italy (“My Second Country”)
Besides being a distinguished writer and critic, Samuel Butler was also a painter. From the late 1880s onwards, photography became his primary … Samuel Butler and Italy (“My Second Country”)
Notes from a Dying Woman
Tossed and turningI am worn out, wrung outLike a dirty dishrag done its workThe beauty of youth, fadedThe wisdom of time, unreachableA tear on the … Notes from a Dying Woman
Six Word Story #151
Feeling a sense of trepidation daily. Today’s Word: Trepidation 1. nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation More about the word. Don’t … Six Word Story #151
How to Set Healthy Boundaries
Written by Dr. Eric Perry “I encourage people to remember that “No” is a complete sentence.” ~ Gavin de Becker 1. Identify current boundary crossers … How to Set Healthy Boundaries
Are you building the right career path?
This particular article talks about building the right career path, and doing things differently to love, irrespective of what we do for living. I’m … Are you building the right career path?
Every Day Serenity
Serenity every day,I pray from the frayed edgeschaos rattling, pains howling Laundry waits in pilesof incompletion – like my life –demands eroding … Every Day Serenity
Let Go of the Past
Why would you let go of the past? You have for sure nice memories, and lessons learned, which shape your personality. But letting go of the burden of… Let Go of the Past
Talking books: When the film is better than the book…..
I started thinking about this post months ago. My friend Sinead and I – another prolific reader – were enjoying a sunny afternoon in the garden with … Talking books: When the film is better than the book…..