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...

The calm before….

August 26, 2009
Riley has never been a real lap dog, but since I've been home more, we seem to have bonded more tightly. Lately, he's been increasingly cuddly.As I sat at my laptop...

Capitulation

August 26, 2009
After fighting it for months, we have capitulated and bought a Kindle. I'm expecting it to arrive next week.We bought the smaller one, as a trial run. It's very...

Good news

August 26, 2009
M's heart has worked around the part that is scarred. No further issues expected. There's nothing like this song of praise, done by a big chorus. Wait for it. It's worth...

We mourn

August 26, 2009
We mourn today the loss of a man who believed we were called to "a better country and a newer world."He was an unapologetic liberal. Progressive in the best sense of the...

Please join me this morning

August 26, 2009
...in prayersand positive thoughtsfor a good outcome for M's tests today.Thank...

I’m preparing for M’s doctor appointment

August 25, 2009

Fountain of youth

August 25, 2009
My husband has marvelled numerous times that I don't look my age. His loving assessment that I look about 45 is generous, to be sure. And 13 years off the mark.People...

Smug entitlement

August 25, 2009
I had just turned off mindless TV and drowsily settled into bed last night, when I felt pair of liquid brown eyes staring at me.It was the little terrorista, food dish...

Peaceful evening

August 25, 2009
When I talk to M. at night, it brightens my world. Makes it look just like this. Time for some relaxation. A peaceful...

The death panel and ad hoc medical care

August 24, 2009
The trauma continues. My blood pressure is sky high over it, too.The test that was supposed to happen today but couldn't happen till tomorrow because the pet scan...

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