by dlb916
Some people say trust is earned; others think trust is unconditional until proven otherwise. Either way, it’s a risky proposition: We trust oncoming traffic will stay in their lane.We trust drivers will stop at a red light.We trust the doctor knows what’s wrong.We trust the medicine will cure us.We trust the kids are safe at …
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PSA: Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. If you have yet to purchase flowers, cards, and candies, the clock is ticking. Thank goodness for Amazon Prime. Whether you have a Valentine or not, loving yourself may be the best present to give or receive. Hallmark holidays have a way of reminding me of important gifts I may …
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I find it interesting how often infancy and adulthood mirror each other. If you’ve survived the experience of an infant that doesn’t sleep through the night or nap during the day, you know the feeling when, as an adult, sleep escapes you. As the parent of a nocturnal munchkin, you can probably recall going through …
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I have a Janna plant. The scientific name of the plant is unknown to me. All I know is that I have a very special plant named Janna. Janna the plant was given to me by one of my favorite patients. It’s no coincidence that her name was Janna, too. Janna was one of the …
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My word for 2025 is Intentional. It’s going to be a big ask. In no particular order: I want to be intentional about how I spend my time and with whom. I want to be intentional about the food I put in my mouth and the words that come out. (If you know me, you …
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It’s been a minute since I published my last blog, actually six months, but who’s counting? As most of you know, I had a stint in the big house in June (hospital, not prison), and it’s taken a bit to regain my mojo. Six months is a long time, but it has been time well …
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I tried to watch the debate this week. I made it to the first break. By that time, I was so disgusted by the behavior, rudeness, and disregard for common courtesy, I turned off the television and spent time praying. I want to be an informed voter. I want to understand the issues. I want …
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There is a gentleman in our neighborhood that operates a motorized wheelchair using a mouthpiece. I see him all around town. I’ve noticed him watching the golfers at our local club, I’ve seen him at music venues with his wife, and he spends hours tooling around on our many bike/running paths. On days when it’s …
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I’m thrilled with the newfound popularity of e-bikes; it’s great seeing my generation enjoying the great outdoors. That said, some riders must not have learned the cycling rules of the road when they were younger: When passing another cyclist, runner, or walker, it is customary and courteous to announce, “On your left” or “On your …
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Breathing is a natural instinct each of us performs approximately 22,000 times a day (according to Ms. Google). It’s also something we rarely think about; it’s just part of living. For some time now, I’ve been acutely aware of breathing. During grief counseling sessions, I observe how clients are breathing. Are their breaths deep and …
