A little of this and a little of that in the produce share for friends and co-workers.

Finding control by losing it

Wednesday, August 31, 2022
It’s been a hot, quick summer. I remember being shocked when we whizzed by Memorial Day, and I’m a bit flabbergasted that we now …
#ClimateChangeIsReal

The creative pivot

Wednesday, August 3, 2022
My friend Connie called me up the other day. She was alarmed. “There is a terrible picture of you on Facebook,” she said. …
The front yard of my house, heading for the airport.

An empty cage

Thursday, July 7, 2022
Five years ago I sat on a mountain, a plateau really, for four days and four nights with four gallons of water. It was a vision quest. …
Taking small steps to control what we can control and to minimize our distractions helps us concentrate on processing our trauma and deep feelings. Reducing anxiety is reducing anxiety.

In the midst of it all

Thursday, June 2, 2022
In the midst of it all It’s tough to feel better when you’re experiencing terror and uncertainty. It’s tough to feel better …
There is something comforting being wrapped up in a huge piece of fabric that hangs from the ceiling. My Gentle Silks class at the Chi Hive with instructor Hilary Chapman gives me the opportunity to rest, build core strength and manuever through the ups and downs of a slump.

Slumping along

Thursday, May 5, 2022
Previously in I Just Wanna Feel Better, we talked about habits and the tenacious steps that we have to implement in order to disrupt …
The lucky penny

In the U.S. today, the penny as we know it costs 1.8 cents to produce. Due to inflation, it is generally thought of as an expensive burden by merchants, banks, mints and …

Astrology, why?

The moment the River Reporter accepted my proposal to contribute an astrology feature to its digital pages, I locked into procrastination mode. Born with the Sun in conjunction with both Saturn …

The Gold Story

It is becoming apparent to modern scientists that heavy elements such as gold, platinum, iodine and silver exist on earth as a product of neutron-star collisions.  Of all the heavy elements, …

Sprouts and your health

Since my junior year in high school, when I grew mung bean sprouts between moist paper towels in my mother’s dish cupboard, my consumption and knowledge of sprouts has expanded.  For a …

Bosco, a Jack Russell terrier

According to Wikipedia, Jack Russell terriers are bouncy, mischievous and in need of vigorous exercise. Originally bred in England during the early 19th century for hunting small prey, they are known …

Humility

Humility is an aspiration. Humble behavior captures the truth of non-attachment. This non-attachment is a great escape hatch from self-doubt and fear. For me, humility pits me against my ego, …

Loving

I grew up mistaking performance for love.  When I performed, the audience applauded. If I did a really good job, I felt more loved. It’s a strange way to know oneself: as an object, a …

Winning

Do I like winning? Indeed, I do. It proves how special I am. Winning brings status to my being. 

Winning

Do I like winning?  Indeed, I do. It proves how special I am. Winning brings status to my being.  Unfortunately winning is a short-lived victory.