Five things I learned in therapy

September 16, 2026
I'm a believer in therapy. Real therapy. With a good therapist. (Not all therapists are good.) Why do I believe in it? Therapy teaches us how to understand the life we're actually living—and how to stop making the same painful mistakes. (If we choose to. Some of us just love to keep the old...

Peace & a mitten on every hand

November 26, 2010
My favorite holiday cards are by Curly Girl Design. Christmas is a big deal for many of us, but one of my friends has gone all out with decorating for years.This...

In my veins

November 25, 2010
Thing is, I listened to mostly oldies for so many decades that contemporary music is fresh to me. Love this one. The writing's strong and the music is just right. His...

The most important thank-you

November 25, 2010
Giving thanks is sometimes an exercise in "yes, but..."We thank the Universe for what we have, then hedge: "but I don't have ...." or "but I wish I had..."Yes, yes, life...

Happy day today!

November 25, 2010
Michael, Riley, Tinker, Little He & I join youall in giving thanksfor our many blessingsand wishing you a happy...

Easy, healthy, last-minute holiday appetizer

November 24, 2010
Short on time? This is the easiest canape, ever. It's healthy and so tasty. And different from the usual pre-dinner fare. Blue cheese has such a strong flavor, you...

Online interactive Thanksgiving game

November 24, 2010
Now I'm totally sucked into these online kids' games.Here's a cute online game for kids -- coloring a turkey.As you can see, my starting color selections are pretty bad....

Brandi Carlile -The Story

November 23, 2010
Grey's Anatomy has made songs and artists famous. Their selections are perfect. Somehow, the music always supports the mood, the moment, the storyline on what has turned...

How to bake kale chips

November 23, 2010
By popular demand, here's the recipe for delicious, nutritious, crispy kale chips. A healthy holiday snack that my husband loves to munch on as he watches football.I...

Miss Manners says backhands are for tennis only

November 23, 2010
Allowing an unimportant mistaketo pass without commentis a wonderful social grace.-Miss Manners 'Tis the season for those gosh-awful scarves that you'll never...

Pat downs

November 22, 2010
Sometimes I think we have taken leave of our...

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