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...

Sit Saturday ~ best question

February 6, 2010
Several questions our dog trainer asked really hit home.She suggested that we not allow Riley up on a chair by the window."Then he can't look out the window," I...

Managing’s tougher than it seems

February 6, 2010
Bad bosses? We've all had them. I've long believed that management can be a thankless task. Someone's usually unhappy -- either the company or the employee. Sometimes...

Gratitude Friday ~ a ride in the mountains

February 6, 2010
This morning I took a drive "over the hill," which refers to driving Highway 17 over the Santa Cruz mountains. I've made that drive hundreds of times since 1984, and...

Training Riley, training us

February 5, 2010
Our new dog trainer spent almost half a day with us yesterday and I have to say that it was worth every minute.I can't say that I heard a lot significantly different...

Know thyself

February 5, 2010
I've known several women well who've dated men who did nonprofit work in third-world countries.High-maintenance women.I say that will all the respect in the world and...

He surveys his domain

February 4, 2010

Learning disability

February 4, 2010
I support the president. I do. And I think having him in office is better than having any one of the intellectually-weak right wing cabal in the White House.I'm proud...

Just askin’

February 4, 2010
Me to husband last night: "Have you ever cooked a meal?"Husband: "No."Me: "How about a dish, something that's your "specialty"?Him: "No."Me, incredulous: ...

Trying again

February 4, 2010
There are as many approaches to dog training as there are trainers.Which is to say, a lot.We've been talking about what kind of training to try next with Riley, who has...

Modern conveniences

February 4, 2010
I sold our microwave oven at my garage sale the other day, and the new one I ordered online hasn't arrived yet.I asked M. if he wanted the leftover Chinese food from our...

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