When we come from fear

September 23, 2026
Sometimes people don’t come from anger or any other emotion. Even if that's how it seems. Instead, they come from fear. In fact, I'd lay odds on the fact that most of us come from fear most of the time: Fear of being rejected. Fear of losing control. Fear of not being enough. Fear that if we...

Not Riley. But could be.

March 7, 2010

Speaking of housework

March 6, 2010
While my back was out, my new doctor instructed me as follows:Do not bend.Do not empty the dishwasher.Do not do laundry.Do not sweep.Do not vacuum."Honey," I said, "I...

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

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