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...

Confession

July 29, 2009
"Being married to a writer means I pretty much abdicate all pretense of privacy," M. observed the other day.Well, yeah. If you know me, you'll eventually end up in...

Crazy Cute

July 29, 2009
"I'm bad, I'm bad ..."It's hard to have a really, really cute dog that's bad because he makes you melt, or laugh, even when he's being bad. Riley is not allowed on...

Open Door, Open Heart

July 28, 2009
Sometimes I get nervousWhen I see an open door--Human, by the KillersThis is one of those songs that resonates for me, one that this morning brought up so much emotion...

Random Thoughts on Tuesday Morning

July 28, 2009
Friends are traveling in the Southwest; their blog posts about it give me a yen for red rock country. I find a sense of peace and tranquility at Oak Creek Canyon,...

Blending the family

July 28, 2009
I had to call the kennel and vet this week to let them know that I've expanded my pet family.Six pets to treat and board: what a revenue bonanza!We are boarding all six...

Constant Craving

July 27, 2009
(with apologies to KD Lang for the title...) There's nothing like that huge burst of energy you get once the carbs are out of your system, your system is working clean...

In Motion

July 27, 2009
Things in Coral Gables are moving quickly. Most everything at M.'s house was sold at this past weekend's estate sale, and there's even been some interest in buying the...

Sleep, elusive sleep

July 27, 2009
I envy Riley his sleep. It's an all-day and all-night thing, punctuated by bursts of energy and meals.I'm not sure why my sleep has been so erratic the past few weeks. I...

What a wonderful world

July 26, 2009
Love Iz...RIP.PS Don't forget to dream--they do come...

Delicious diet lattes

July 26, 2009
Visits to Starbucks have become rituals for so many of us. If you think about it, paying almost $4 for a beverage is probably pretty stupid, especially in a down...

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