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Buddhist philosophy states that we cause our own suffering, and it’s true. We have all sorts of assumptions, expectations and beliefs in place of how things are supposed to be, and when reality doesn’t live up to that, we decide that we are unhappy. That’s the basics of being happy, folks. It’s really that simple.... Continue Reading →
The other day, something interesting happened. I had a moment while sitting in an upstairs room at the back of my home. I had been running errands all day, and it felt a little like swinging from vine to vine, with no breaks in between. I had visited with a friend or two, and had... Continue Reading →
Well it's been almost a year, and I think everyone's pretty much just done with it. I mean, it's to the point where you can actually feel it. Everything is kind of 'meh' and the spark just isn't there, the mojo is gone, whatever euphemism you choose to use here, but they all apply. We've... Continue Reading →
And in a lot of ways, it's still not over. Hopefully we've found ways of coping with it. Or maybe we're still figuring it out. Either way, we've discovered a lot about ourselves since last March, whether we wanted to or not. When the big shut down came, I'll admit it was scary. I remember feeling... Continue Reading →
Maybe you've been wondering, or maybe you haven't... why I've not been writing in the past year. The most obvious excuse would be the pandemic, but it wouldn't be the only reason. The world has changed a lot in the past year, and the risk of writing has changed along with it. The risk of... Continue Reading →
This is a repost of a previously posted story. My friend Bev reminded me earlier this week that it would be a good idea to share it again. Merry Christmas and good tidings to all who read it, whether you celebrate Christmas or another wonderful holiday at this time of year. Hey, you know what?... Continue Reading →
Author's Note: I had to let my dear sweet dog go last week, and adjusting to life without her has been painful and difficult. Here's a story I wrote about her a few years ago. Whether or not you have a dog in your life that you love dearly, I hope you enjoy it. -... Continue Reading →
Oh, this weather, this dreadful weather. I love the seasons, I really do, but this in-between stuff just makes me want to lay on the couch and nap. The dark, the snow, the cold – it’s a recipe for hibernation that’s hard to ignore. I have a lot of projects I want to get to... Continue Reading →
Have you been keeping score lately? Chances are you probably have. You've probably been keeping score for a really long time, and it's not for a game that's played with a ball. It's the kind of game that's played with the mind. It's the kind of game that's played in a relationship. Just about every... Continue Reading →
A lot of people describe me as strong. A lot of people describe me as brave. I’m not sure I am either of those things. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad that people find positive terms to describe me, and find the things I have done and survived inspirational. I certainly didn’t think that was... Continue Reading →
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