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...

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...

Things I’ve learned from life

February 3, 2010
You don't have to have drop-dead movie-star good looks to have fun relationships. You just have to be a fun person.Just because they're family doesn't mean they're on...

Vegas, baby!

February 3, 2010
A girlfriend and I are heading to Utah for a few days of R&R, to one of my favorite spas in red rock country. A couple hours out of Vegas. We fly into Vegas then...

For the people of Haiti

February 3, 2010
If you have not already made a donation to one of the many organizations helping the people of Haiti, I hope you will do so this week. Even if it's just a few...

One day. One offer.

February 2, 2010
You thought I was kidding about my fantastic realtor in Tampa, didn't you?I know you probably thought it was just hype.Nope.House on the market one day. One offer...

Ah, relaxation!

February 2, 2010
Little He, enjoying his new plush dog bed. I scored it today and he's already digging it.He'll like it even better tonight, when he curls up in Xanax-land. It worked so...

Not a crock to me!

February 2, 2010
My friend, G., recently got her first pair of high heels. At age 38. Can't help but wonder how she's doing with them.I've been in the working world a long time, heels...

On safe and sorry

February 2, 2010
Is it really better to be safe than sorry?I don't think so. The other day, I saw this quote attributed to musician Paul Simon. I can't verify its provenance, but I like...

Stick-to-it-tiveness

February 2, 2010
My collection of Sicilian pottery is one of my favorite things.I asked M. to go get some museum putty so I could increase the chances they'd survive the big earthquake I...

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