Why the lies we tell ourselves are so dangerous

October 27, 2025
If you ask most people whether they lie, they’ll insist they don’t.  And in a way, they’re right—many of us aren’t in the habit of telling big, bold lies to others. But to ourselves? That’s a different story. Self-deception is one of humanity’s favorite coping mechanisms,...

Got apathy?

November 7, 2023
"My generation and younger are all inheriting a trash planet too expensive to live in and that’s why we are mostly disassociating, apathetic, and/or...

Fall is here. Definitely.

November 5, 2023
Can you feel it? For sure I feel the brand new time change! This striking glass mobile took my breath away during a visit to the Corning Museum of Glass last week...

The best travel tips ever

November 1, 2023
We travel all over the world. A lot. And we've experienced a few travel horrors along the way. But we've learned from them and today I'll share some of the travel...

The problem with an open heart

October 25, 2023
What? You don't think there's any problem with an open heart? You believe that's the way we should all live? Oh, I agree. It's a beautiful way to live. The problem...

World on fire: what you can do to help

October 21, 2023
The entire world is on fire, whether you realize it or not. Many are suffering physically and emotionally. People you know ... as well as many you do not...

The death of what you thought

October 17, 2023
Been around the block a time or two, and I think you have, too. And yet, we do have our illusions. Our hopes and dreams. And what we thought. Someone in one...

The state of the world: looking for the dawn

October 14, 2023
I can't just ignore the state of the world, especially since something's on my mind. The state of the world today calls for responding with both nuance and more...

Why you should take a breath (or more) before sharing that

October 10, 2023
I follow the posts of a FB friend who is a psychologist.  A recent post got my attention because it involves one of the most destructive things to any relationship:...

Easy fall vegetable side dish that’s tasty, too!

October 5, 2023
Who doesn't love a sweet potato? It's high in beta-carotene, fiber and antioxidants: a great vegetable and so easy to prepare. Such an easy falll vegetable side dish...

“Life’s too mysterious, don’t take it ser...

October 4, 2023
Life's too mysterious, don't take it serious! For years I had this saying up in my house and I thought about it again the other month when a favorite cousin called...

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