I love to travel, try new foods, ingest caffeine, and watch political news coverage. A psychologist by training trying to bring a little common sense to it all.
When you are caught in the middle of a difficult situation you may wonder how to push forward. You may think about what you can do to persevere. You might try to imagine your future self- the one who made it through. You may also take a few […]
At the moment, I write with a tired mind. I’m exhausted. I feel defeated. I feel determined. I basically find myself in a blender of emotions. The taste is partly sour and bitter, and a lot of saltiness. Why? Why not? The world is in chaos. Those of […]
I love travel. I’m itching to go on a trip. I was supposed to go to Iceland again. And, again I won’t be able to. Who knows when I will be able to. Who knows when we all will be able to freely travel without fear of getting […]
The other night there was a most beautiful nighttime sky in New York City. As I looked up and marveled at the moon, I was reminded of a news story that came out a few months ago listing the top books checked out at the grand New York […]
A few months ago I wrote a note to myself. I do this all the time, actually. I write snippets and expect my future self to remember what I was thinking when I wrote those words. I would be a bad science fiction character trying to send out […]
She looked around her noting no one was around. She felt a bit silly digging into her change purse but she had no other choice. She needed a miracle. She had always been skeptical of her mother’s superstitious beliefs but today she was putting that aside. She looked […]
I sometimes look into the darkness To see what tragedy I might catch I stare trying to make out a form But all I catch are scurrying rats I go in and out of the darkness Sometimes seeing my reflection I follow the flickering orange lights That shield […]
A while ago I pondered what was worse: a dentist visit, ob-gyn visit, or an MRI. Many opined noting that they considered the dentist was worse. Way worse. I can under I mean no disrespect to dentists. I know many and most are very nice people. Just like […]
I do not drive. Have never really felt the need to despite living in 20 cities. While I was an oddity in Los Angeles, here in New York I’m perfectly normal. And, that is how I like it. I do like riding in cars. I love singing in […]
Children are cute and cuddly and warm. Wait, that’s dogs. Well, maybe kids too. I tease my tween son all the time about his cuddle-factor. He grunts at me when I tease. Yet, he is still cute. Honestly, not much that he can do that would not lead […]
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