Healthy Steps – Week 1
Tara Choate So, it’s a new year. And like millions of other people, I have resolved to go on a diet… lose weight… get in shape…. I’m going to stop myself there.…
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Why humans are unlike cars (and other self-evident truths)
This was a tough week for me. It was busy at work (which I like) but there were several high-impact meetings that took their toll. In addition to that, since…
Gathered
I spent the weekend in what my mom always called “putzing” mode. I didn’t do anything exciting, but I certainly did a lot of little projects. After the exhaustion of…
The fragile sorter
I am currently in the unenviable position of feeling both very fragile and having to make some big decisions. As I said a few weeks ago, I am struggling with…
The trouble with being human
I feel confident that I am not the only person struggling with existence right now. Honestly, based on headlines, I feel like anyone would be hard pressed NOT to be…
Not a real blog post
This is not a real blog post for the following reasons: I have painted, but all my paintings are either at an uninteresting stage or are stealth projects. Better luck…
Why my “why” has said good-bye
The Weight Watcher’s theme this week is “What’s Your ‘Why’: Hold your motivation close-it can be a weight-loss anchor.” I have known for some time that I have lost my…
An inauspicious start
Well, my 2017 is certainly off to a lurching, rather upsetting start. Pneumonia On December 31 I took the dogs for a walk and noticed my lungs felt tight and…
Positivity Experiment & Conclusion
The Age of Medicine Lately I have been struggling with almost every aspect of my life, including my mental health. I have been on depression and anxiety medication for 17…