Unleashed: Life Lessons from a Dog

Unleashed: Life Lessons from a Dog

by | Mind, Mood

Dogs are some of my favorite people. Hubby and I have three. They’re all our babies, but Pickle is extra special. I’ve learned a little something about life from her. Hopefully this won’t get sappy.  First, Let Me Tell You About Pickle If you’re a dog person, you know...
Multitasking Sucks And It’s Probably Driving You Crazy

Multitasking Sucks And It’s Probably Driving You Crazy

by | Mind

Multitasking used to make me feel so productive. That is, until life started feeling like a browser with 73 tabs open. Here’s what I’ve discovered about getting stuff done and enjoying the process. [The scene, about 1993] Both coffee pots were empty. Again.  I was the...
Positive Thinking Is Hooey. This Works Better.

Positive Thinking Is Hooey. This Works Better.

by | Mind

Positive thinking always bugged me. It seemed to require lying. Mind you, I’ll be the first to look for the silver lining. But that’s different from positive thinking. Here’s the thought experiment I’m running now. A few months ago, I bought a copy of Trevor Blake’s...
Go Outside and Play! (Yes, YOU)

Go Outside and Play! (Yes, YOU)

by | Body, Hobbies, Mind

How many times did we hear it as kids? “Go outside and play!” (possibly followed by, “and don’t come home until the streetlights are on!”) As a kid growing up in the seventies, getting to go outside and play – especially during the summer – was a huge part...