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Hello, I’m not dead.
I’m old enough, for sure, but I actually feel great. Mentally, even better. More and more projects kept popping up and I found myself busier and less willing to commit time to writing. Even though I wasn’t writing I thought about it often; crafting stories in my head but never putting fingers to keyboard. Oddly…
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Managing expectations, a broken heart and Elvis.
The decent ones are still decent, but a growing number of marginal ones know that their employer is desperate for people so they give the service they want with little or no fear of reprisal for shitty service.
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Pre-elevator weigh-in, attempting to become an activist…and a personal look at mental health
Peering into the elevator shaft of our 60-year old building and looking at what motivates that elevator is a little frightening.
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Finally an appointment … and comments on mental health and friendship.
I am happy thinking I might finally start getting an answer regarding my future, but I am sad too. How many people are out there that need a specialist for a variety of reasons but will not last the 15 months it has taken me just to get an appointment
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100 and a ramble
My youngest son lost his constant companion Reagan last week. For the last 5-years she has literally gone everywhere with him except on a plane.
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Hiding in plain sight
Recently our neighbors across the hall were heading out to their 56-year high school reunion. Shit-I thought, its my 50-year reunion in 2023,
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Kinks
Every Friday, I get a much-anticipated email from AllMusic. AllMusic is an online music database that notes all new music releases from the previous week and emails those new entries. Music is by genre, so I can dive into whatever mood suits me at the time. Since it is set to show every new release,…
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Thanksgiving 2021—Turkey, rolls and Covid oh my! …and remembering Sid.
Thanksgiving 2021. Like most people (I hope), we were able to have a pretty normal Thanksgiving. Our regular group assembled around an impressive (and delicious selection I must say) rack of lamb, glazed ham and turkey. Each prepared with a personally created marinade and or glaze and cooked to perfection. Side-dishes, including legendary orange rolls,…
a life always under construction 