Losing a beloved pet. The idea has always felt so far away to me — until one week ago when I lost my beloved pet, Pepper was a spunky, courageous, forward-looking pet who lived and moved with purpose. He was … Continue reading
Hello February! And where exactly did January go to? I know life in many ways is still very limited due to the COVID pandemic, particularly in states like WA, but it feels like time is still flying by even as … Continue reading
Happy New Year! How did it feel for you to turn the calendar from 2020 to 2021? Most people I know felt a whole lot of relief and happiness as they saw the end of 2020 – a year that … Continue reading
I am a therapist. And I am also a writer. Are there two different professional paths that you embody? For me, my work is about seeing my patients as well as writing on a fairly continual basis. It may be … Continue reading
Election Stress Disorder? Is this even a real thing? Yes it is and is a term was coined by Steven Stosny back during the run up to the 2016 election. From what I read in the NYT about this disorder, … Continue reading
Are you a gardener? If so, I bet you are putting your lawn and garden away for another season. You most likely are harvesting vegetables, planting spring bulbs, picking up the leaves that are already falling, and closing up the … Continue reading
Today is the first day of Fall! Welcome, Autumn! I am thinking about all the wonderful things I am ready to do as this new season arises. Cozy comfort foods to cook, drives to see the leaves, fall hikes, crisp … Continue reading
I was just at the grocery store and noticed there are no more plums and peaches available, but rather so many varieties of applies. Definitely! Autumn is here. There is something about apples that take me back to my childhood … Continue reading
Are you an endless summer person or one who is ready for Autumn? Recently, I was reading an article in the NYT about exactly this point in the year. It’s an important moment in the year. During the regular years … Continue reading
Puppy Love — it’s real! It seems everywhere I look around my neighborhood there are puppies. During this COVID pandemic I have heard it’s a thing – getting a puppy – and now I know it is true. I walk … Continue reading