So you've got a big project at work or a paper to do for school, and you're at your wit's end. If you're depressed, it's really hard to get things done, since there are some characteristics of depression in particular that make doing a big project seem as likely as climbing Mt. Everest. For one thing, your brain and thought processes are probably... Read more
I have to confess something - I think making New Year's Eve resolutions is generally a waste of time. January 1st is just an arbitrary date. In the same way that going out on New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day can cost you much more than it would any other night, I think that working ourselves up into a lather about making and keeping New Year's... Read more
I had a major anxiety attack last night. My husband went to the emergency room about 11:00pm because his lungs were filling up with fluid. All three of us - my husband, my son and I - have had nasty colds the last week, so it wasn't a surprise. My husband has had respiratory problems since he was an infant. At least once a year, he ends up going... Read more
It's winter in much of the world, and many people are dreading being shut inside for months. Even though I live in California now and enjoy a sunny, temperate climate, I spent most of my life in the Northeast United States, and used to absolutely hate November, since it was the beginning of winter. October usually was sunny and crisp, and there... Read more
My parents do a beautiful job with decorating for Christmas - they always have. Every year they get a real live tree. They have a couple of hundred of beautiful ornaments, as well as garlands and other assorted decorations. The tree is always put up at least two weeks before Christmas. Granted, they're retired, but it was always like this even... Read more
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