Tag Archives: health

031715

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Linda

I have found that often I feel better with an afternoon nap. To justify my fondness for napping, I then came across this piece that I’d like to share: Unleash the Power of the Nap (From http:/www.artofmanliness.com/2011/02/07/unleash-the-power-of-the-nap/) Your Cat Knows … Continue reading →

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July synopsis

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Linda

I haven’t had much time to do any writing this month. June 30th started me on month-long roll of running to various doctor appointments, with a dental appointment in the morning and an MRI of my shoulder in the afternoon. … Continue reading →

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just some daily mishmash

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Linda

5/8/14 I woke up from a dream this morning with some words ringing in my brain saying “that a Sagittarius is subtle is an oxymoron.” What??? Where did that come from? Who knows. Dreams are strange. I started physical therapy … Continue reading →

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050514

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Linda

Today is my Aunt Ginger’s birthday. I made a card for her and sent it with some Avon products I know she likes. Bless her heart, she probably doesn’t even realize it’s her birthday. And I miss her so much! … Continue reading →

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about PAIN and TAROT…

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Linda

It’s hard to believe it’s May already. I feel like I’ve done nothing this month but work and deal with PAIN. But I think that these new supplements I’ve started taking (thanks to my sister’s efforts to research my problem … Continue reading →

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The Ides of April (part 3)

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Linda

My sister finally got back around the 12th. I am glad to see her. By this time, my arm and shoulder pain has me at the chiropractor’s twice a week. At first, it seems to help, but then I just … Continue reading →

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The Ides of April (part 1)

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Linda

It appears I need to do a little bit of “catch-up” here. How does time manage to go by so quickly and unnoticed? It is a constant battle to stay current and focused or it all slides by like quicksilver. … Continue reading →

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Tidying up…

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Linda

I often jot down things that I think I might want to write a blog post about, but sometimes I don’t end up getting around to it – so I thought I’d just put some of these things here and … Continue reading →

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Halo?

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Linda

And it’s Monday again… And I FINALLY started my walking/exercise program again. At least I did it today; first time in at least a couple of months. I think I must’ve gotten out of the habit about the time I … Continue reading →

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How to Do What You Love

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Linda

How to Do What You Love By PAUL GRAHAM (Reprinted from www.paulgraham.com/love.html) January 2006 To do something well you have to like it. That idea is not exactly novel. We’ve got it down to four words: “Do what you love.” … Continue reading →

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How to Find Your Purpose

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Linda

I recently came across this article on Facebook, and like many things on this BrainPickings site, I found it very relevant to my personal philosophy about Life (from www.brainpickings.org): The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work By Alain de Botton … Continue reading →

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About Money & Creativity

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Linda

In 2010, I was given some information by Molly, my therapist, who is also a very talented artist, about an organization/program known as “A.R.T.S. Anonymous.” At the time, I didn’t really pay much attention to it other than read it … Continue reading →

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Breathe

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Linda

Breathe. Breathe. Breathing can transform your life. If you feel stressed out and overwhelmed, breathe. It will calm you and release the tensions. If you are worried about something coming up, or caught up in something that has already happened, … Continue reading →

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QUITTING

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Linda

The first time I successfully managed to quit smoking in any serious way, was in October of 2009. I decided to try Acupuncture after hearing some positive comments, and so I made arrangements to do their 3-treatment stop smoking plan on Monday, … Continue reading →

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1/4/2013

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Linda

I have discovered/learned a couple of things this week: 1. You can’t count on anything where health insurance is concerned. I went to the pharmacy, as I do the first of every month to pick up my prescription (that I … Continue reading →

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“Scattered”

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Linda

I have started reading the book Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates and What You Can Do About It, by Gabor Maté. This is a wonderful and highly-recommended book on the subject of ADD/HD. Dr. Maté writes very clearly and … Continue reading →

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My Quality of Life Scale

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Linda

My Quality of Life Scale I had an “epiphany” one day several years ago when all of this suddenly came to me crystal-clear. I was in bed, dealing with a bad tooth infection and ruminating on my life. And when … Continue reading →

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6/15/2011

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Linda

(re the “Pause”) Well, well – and where am I now? I think that I am going through so many changes so much these days, it’s like I figure out who I am and what I’m all about – and … Continue reading →

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12/10/2008

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Linda

Ugh, I’m sick. I’ve got a bloody, nasty, miserable cold and I have no idea where I got it. But I do hope neither Mother nor Dalton succumbs. And I also hope I get over it quickly. No good to get … Continue reading →

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