The smartphone and other mobile online devices. I would say they are important because they have been pretty insidious. Without this guinea pig generation realizing, these nefarious gadgets were able to significantly impact human “wiring” and behavior. I initially thought of answering general-access Internet, and while it is definitely incredibly significant, its introduction did notContinue reading “How to Have an Analog Day”
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15 Simple Ways to Spoil Yourself
With two (possibly three) kids on the autism spectrum, inevitably, my own needs are indefinitely placed on the back burner. Sleep is the first thing to be sacrificed. Other parts of self-care simply follow. Still, I have to look after myself – well enough, at least, to be able to look after others efficiently adequately.Continue reading “15 Simple Ways to Spoil Yourself”
5 Ways to Whittle Down the Whining
“Perwisyo.” We borrowed “perjuicio” from Spanish and tweaked its use to completely alter the definition. In English, we mean “nuisance” or “inconvenience” when we say “perwisyo,” and I usually have a grand ol’ time making a big stink about it. I was a whiner as a kid, and I grew up to be a kvetch.Continue reading “5 Ways to Whittle Down the Whining”
Cozy Adventures for Your Life List
I know I’ll never win the lottery. How can I when I don’t buy tickets? That’s why I don’t dream of winning it. I do imagine what it would be like to receive a windfall of some sort, like being offered a million bucks to answer a random trivia question (Jeopardy nerd here) while walkingContinue reading “Cozy Adventures for Your Life List”
Christmas Traditions to Look Forward to Each Year
*Answer to the prompt at the bottom of the post. 🙂 In this ever-changing world, it’s a comfort to have things that you can count on to see you through the different stages of your life. Since many of us are creatures of habit, it’s pretty safe to assume we thrive on tradition. This loveContinue reading “Christmas Traditions to Look Forward to Each Year”
Veteran Grudge-Bearer Right Here
I’m working on letting go of my grudges, but my natural inclination is to hold on to them forever. Not healthy, I know, but the topic is something I’ve actually put a lot of thought into. The organized rendition of these musings is found in this article I published on Medium. Please give it aContinue reading “Veteran Grudge-Bearer Right Here”
Different Choices and Life Trajectories
This prompt brought to mind the book Einstein’s Dreams by Alan Lightman. I borrowed it from the library in college and absolutely loved it. That’s saying a lot since I’m usually not one to be entertained by speculative or science fiction, although I don’t know that this book fell in that category. Still, this oneContinue reading “Different Choices and Life Trajectories”
As Much as I’d Love to Say Chomper…
Not all Sharptooth (T-Rexes) would be as nice, so it would have to be a Spiketail (Stegosaurus). I mean, if we’re talking one breed, but if it’s exactly one dinosaur, Chomper. Then again, it’s not the same without the whole gang (Littlefoot, Cera, Ducky, Petrie, and Spike). So, I don’t know, maybe Barney? Question: HowContinue reading “As Much as I’d Love to Say Chomper…”
Zurich and Prince Edward Island
We mean two roundtrip tickets, right? Otherwise, it would just be a ticket to a destination and a ticket going home. So, my choices would be Zurich (which would also allow me to go to Geneva to visit my MIL as well as visit other places included in the Schengen) and Prince Edward Island, CanadaContinue reading “Zurich and Prince Edward Island”
Who Is St. Ives?
My name is Ivy. It’s short enough and shouldn’t have a nickname. Still, those three letters comprise two syllables and compel the lazy to shorten them even more, but in reducing the number of syllables, they inadvertently augment the spelling into four letters: Ives. A word to the wise, I don’t like being called Ives,Continue reading “Who Is St. Ives?”
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