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Memories of May Gone By

I sat outside for a while, "working" some stones I have found on the local beach during this past year... Although rather breezy, I could feel that breeze havin...

And so, Another Month...

Turned over the calendar page today, and now we write May. Spring flowers... April was yet another month that was "no great shakes," but — in its defence — it e...

Stress Reduction...?

As part of practicing at least some semblance of decent health (and mental health) maintenance, I read quite a few medical papers about some of the "conditions"...

Pausing to Appreciate What Already Is!

We humans always seem to be "on the go" in some fashion. We're either going to somewhere, or coming from somewhere... where we're likely going to do something, ...

Where do we Turn for Inspiration?

Although I have never been a huge fan of video content, I do have to admit that I admire those content creators who seem to be able to come up with something ne...

Potholes in my Brain

When I was a kid, one of the things that frustrated me the most was when I would run to say something to my mom and then promptly forget what it was I meant to ...

Gardening is Good for the Soul!

Today turned out to be a largely "screen free" day — thanks to a variety of circumstances — and I must admit that I feel better for it! Because it was a bright ...

The Challenge of Being "Good Enough"

I have a feeling we're all taught — at least to some extent — to strive for excellence and success... whatever that might mean to anyone, on an individual basis...

Life is a Beach!

If you have been following these pages for any time, you might remember that I long derived part of my living from being pretty much a "professional beachcomber...

Excuses, Excuses, Excuses...

We humans seem to be singularly gifted when it comes to making up excuses for why we don't do things, or don't try, or don't quit, or don't change things... eve...

At the Point of "Never Finishing" Something...

Do you have any "long-term pet projects" in your life? I'm talking about those things that you might have started even a couple of decades ago, perhaps during a...

Does "Passion" Matter in our Work?

I came of age at a time when being happy in your work was not a particularly important objective for anyone. Or, at least, for very few people. That was not to ...

The Tax Authorities Lie!

I've been doing my taxes. It's a laborious chore I face every year (like most people do), and I know that I have to set aside 7-10 days to get it all done. You ...

Springtime Running!

There's something about spring that always leaves me feeling like I'm constantly running. I haven't decided whether it's because I have unusually many obligatio...

Structure... and Chaos

I can't help but think that it was a very early indication that I might be "mildly autistic" that I was always looking for a very structured environment when I ...

Moment of Gratitude: The Beauty of Nature

Recently, I have to confess, I have felt a little bit off-center, as it were. While I recognize that the situation of the world is far beyond my control, and th...

Health and the "Two Percent Improvement" Dilemma

> "Doesn't it make you feel better?" Uhmmmm.... Whether we were talking about physical health or mental health here, both industries are filled with all kinds o...

The Quest for Consistency!

Many many years ago, I remember my auntie once commenting that I seem to be a very "rewards-oriented" person. She wasn't trying to criticize, she was merely obs...

Piecemeal Gardening Update — aka Life With ADHD!

So, welcome to another gardening update! This one is a little different from the usual ones in that I'm going beyond just the vegetable garden, so please bear w...

Days of Invisible Work!

Ever have one of those days where it feels like you're working all the time — and actually going along pretty well — but at the end of the day it doesn't seem l...