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Dance Naked. Just Close the Blinds.

Dance Naked. Just Close the Blinds.

I want you to think about yesterday. Now think about a week ago yesterday. Are the activities interchangeable? If you’re like most people, the answer is yes. Especially now that I’ve started working full-time again, most of my weekdays are almost identical, with the biggest differences being what I had for lunch. Even there I… Continue Reading

My Brain Has Turned to Mush

I don’t know if it’s because I’m working full-time again, feeling mentally and physically exhausted at the end of every day, or what, but my writing ability has gone right down the toilet. I can write, and have been trying to write and get some posts up, but when I go back and read it,… Continue Reading

All Good Things Come to an End

All Good Things Come to an End

I went to the store yesterday and discovered they had discontinued my favorite lipstick. The only one I’ve worn for the last 8 years. The one I wore to my wedding. Now, you may be judging me right now, thinking, “It’s only a lipstick. Don’t you have bigger problems in your life?” Well yes, yes… Continue Reading

Why Does Health Insurance Suck?

Why Does Health Insurance Suck?

Let me lay out a hypothetical situation for you. You have a family with two parents and a child, and they’re receiving no-cost Medicaid and Food Stamps. Both parents are unemployed, and one is receiving disability and GI Bill for going to school. All three individuals have medical conditions that require regular maintenence and prescription… Continue Reading

The Truth About Diets

The Truth About Diets

I know, a bit of a cliche title, huh? But let’s face it, we all have certain ideas and expectations when it comes to diets. Unfortunately, a lot of those ideas and expectations are wrong, and they get us into trouble. Let’s take a look at a couple. Bad idea #1 – Cut certain kinds… Continue Reading

Quit Whining Already

Quit Whining Already

Don’t you hate to listen to people whine about their lives? I’m betting, like me, you do. I mean, the occasional complaint is fine, and bitching about a bad day once in a while is to be expected, especially from someone in a high-stress situation. I’m not about to deprive someone of their release valve… Continue Reading

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