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...

Assume the position…

May 6, 2009
This is where and how Riley waits for me to prepare his meal. Like any man, he has his "spot."Breakfast was sliced lamb dog food roll. Sliced carrots. Sprinkles of...

Pocket Change

May 6, 2009
Thoughts are jingling around my head this morning like coins in a pocket. Or the bottom of my purse, to be more accurate. Sleep has been elusive this week... those...

Peace be with us

May 5, 2009
I love the way music can unite us. This piece is moving-- I can't help but consider that maybe we are one world after all. From the award-winning documentary, "Playing...

Cause and effect

May 4, 2009

What’s the abbreviation for the state of education?

May 4, 2009
It might be NG. For "no good."As a college professor and a manager of entry level professionals, just out of college, I'm known to have high standards. I believe with...

Three realtors

May 4, 2009
Three very different...

The Posse

May 3, 2009
Am loving my girlfriends more every day, and want to raise a glass to them all.Found this qreat quote from Anna Quindlen that says it better than I could:What I expect...

Alternative Uses for Bling

May 2, 2009
Now that I've had this piece of bling for a full 24 hours, I've identified a number of alternative uses that will allow First and Last Husband (FLH) to amortize its...

Inspiration

May 2, 2009
I love pinup girls. They're also my inspiration when I want to hit the...

Life Turns on a Dime

May 1, 2009
Most every young girl of my generation was raised on fairy tales. We were all beautiful young princesses awaiting our tall, dark and handsome prince, who would ride in...

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