I have headaches. I've had headaches since I was five. Migraines. Incessant pounding with every heartbeat. Excruciating pain that pulses through my head. They can last for days; often for more than a week. I carry my stress in my back and neck. Painful muscular knots begin near my scapula and work their way upwards… Continue reading When stress incapacitates
Month: January 2019
Eat Like the Locals
"Food is the most primitive form of comfort." ~ Sheilah Graham One of the best and worst thing about being out of town is not knowing where to eat. Chain restaurants While chain restaurants are a safe choice, there's no adventure to it. I got in late last night and ate at the Ruby Tuesday's™… Continue reading Eat Like the Locals
The Dance
"Dancing is moving to the music without stepping on anyone's toes, pretty much the same as life. ~ Robert Brault Combining two families into one home is a tricky feat until you find a system that works . . .and works well. It may be even more difficult when one family is your adult daughter's… Continue reading The Dance
Survival mode
Some days. . . It's easy to forget where I started and how hard I've worked to get where I am right now. Other days. . . The fears and insecurities and questions are circling around in my head and it seems the struggle will never end. I didn't work this hard with all the… Continue reading Survival mode
Solitude
"I think it's very healthy to spend time alone. You need to know how to be alone and not be defined by another person." ~ Oscar Wilde I've noticed that many people don't like solitude. As if, by spending a few minutes or hours alone, they will be alone forever. Being alone is not the… Continue reading Solitude
