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...

To California, again

December 25, 2009
We're off to California this morning for a very quick trip to measure our rental house and possibly find some furniture.That's the primary reason, but we'll also see our...

A child is born

December 25, 2009
"Do this in memory of...

O Holy Night

December 24, 2009

The true meaning of Christmas

December 24, 2009
If you've not heard the story of the WWI truce of Christmas, 1914, please read this entry. It'll make your holiday. I dare you to stay dry-eyed. (Story taken from...

Half-sleep

December 23, 2009
I was in that half-sleep...eyes closed, almost gone, when I heard my mother call my name and woke straight...

Too young

December 23, 2009
Now that we qualify as true "seniors citizens," at least by some definitions, we find ourselves having to say goodbye to more of our peers than we ever did before.It...

Successful holiday, storypeople-style

December 23, 2009
Rules for a successful holiday:1. Get together with the family2. Relive old times3. Get out before it blows(Makes sense to...

About leaving

December 23, 2009
Things I will miss about my life in Tampa:♥ The people I love, and you know who you are♥ Bayshore Pet Resort, their people and how much they love Riley and all our...

Sicilian Christmas traditions

December 23, 2009
It's a silly song, but it makes me laugh and even more with this fun...

Presence, not presents

December 23, 2009
It's another line from the Letter from Jesus I posted last week.Being present has long been a part of the spiritual practice of eastern religions. But what does it...

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