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...

Anticipation

September 13, 2009
The suitcases are on the bed.I've got zillions of empty hangers and their contents are folded.Some are things I haven't worn in a while, that fit again.Protein bars are...

Pretty pink

September 13, 2009
Pink. It's got such a pretty feel to it. So feminine.I'm feeling very girly this morning and I wish I had this beautiful bouquet to look at.I also wish my little house...

Sunday-the week begins

September 13, 2009
What's on your schedule this...

Sit Saturday 2- Meet the new dogs

September 12, 2009
The Pretty Boy: Li'l HeHe lounges. On the couch. That's pretty much all he does. A very sweet-natured dog, Riley tries to herd him. Yesterday, he didn't get up on the...

Sit Saturday: Fee, Fie, Fo Fum…

September 12, 2009
"I smell the blood of a little calico tabby cat--where IS she?"This is a problem. Truly. Riley's first cat and he thinks she's a squirrel. He wants to bark loudly at...

Be there

September 11, 2009
"I've always loved you," he said."NO way!" she responded."Way," he said.And it wasn't even Christmas.Yes CurlyGirl again. Aren't they...

Om

September 11, 2009
Meditation tonight. We think. Gosh, our day's busy!If we go, it'll be the second Friday I've gone to a Tampa meditation center on E. Busch. And M. is coming.Lovely. So...

We remember

September 11, 2009
It's September 11.We remember those who died because they were where they were supposed to be.At the wrong time.They were not heroes. They were victims of a horrible...

Gratitude Friday – today’s meditation

September 11, 2009
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Petpourri

September 10, 2009
My concerns about my relationship with Riley changing were unfounded.Here's pretty much the communication he has had with me since the bigger dogs came:"Mommy, pick me...

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