Struggling with insomnia?

June 10, 2026
Oh, to sleep like a baby! Are you (like me) struggling with insomnia? Here’s what can actually help: If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling at 3 a.m. wondering why sleep won’t come, you know how discouraging insomnia can be. I hear from so many people—especially women over 50—who say...

Of good, evil & power

March 5, 2010
We all have power of one sort or another.Personal power. Political power.Professional power. Power within our families.Or in our social group.The measure of a man or...

Impermanent press

March 5, 2010
Here's something that is soo wrong: bedsheet instructions that say dry on low, then iron with warm iron.No-no-no-no, I am not going to actually iron sheets. No. Way. San...

Straining credulity

March 5, 2010
"Hey!" hubby said just now, as he eyed up the blankets, sheets and comforter that were all on my side of the bed. "You took my covers!""Why is it me? Why couldn't you...

Brighten your day

March 4, 2010
Although the sun's out this chilly morning, it's been one of those dreary weeks when a cheery image is appreciated. I appreciate this one. Although I think there's...

Hell, yeah!

March 4, 2010
I've loved this song since I first heard it. Colin Hay has that rough kind of voice that carries thoughtful songs so well. This one's called Waiting for my real life to...

Channelling spring

March 3, 2010

The train! the train!

March 3, 2010
I left Florida on the cusp of a highly-publicized (and politicized) move toward a significant rail program; one that's at least a decade away.The U.S. is decidedly...

painting poppies

March 3, 2010

Security on the job

March 2, 2010
An overcast day, grey and drizzly, cold and damp.And wouldn't you know it: Riley had a haircut yesterday and is without his warm coat.He kept cuddling into the...

The locomotion

March 1, 2010
One of M's partners gave him a gorgeous cane with a carved fish head that has inlaid eyes.It's because M. used to attend a lot of long, boring meetings and after a...

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