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I have had countless dreams over the years, both the ones that occur during REM sleep and the ones that are present during my waking hours.  Some of those dreams have been long forgotten or discarded, some have remained elusive, and still others have come true.  Surprisingly, or maybe not so surprisingly, the dreams that have been […]

January started off with a bang, literally. Fireworks exploded.  Champagne corks popped. The ball dropped in Times Square to the sounds of cheers, noise makers, and Auld Lang Syne.  After celebrating the holiday season and starting a new year, we then embarked on what may feel like the longest, slowest, and dreariest month of the year.  This year, […]

Mindset is a term that gets used a lot these days, but what does it mean, and why it is so important in every facet of our lives? Just to make sure that we are on the same page, let’s define what is meant by the word mindset.  Merriam-Webster defines mindset as, A mental attitude or inclination. A […]

Is it just me, or does it feel like New Year’s Day was a lot longer than one week ago?  Also, does it feel like 2023’s new car smell faded almost instantly?   I rang in the New Year on our couch with my youngest daughter and our two cats and didn’t stray far on the first full day […]

We are in the throes of another hectic holiday season! The holidays are an interesting time, aren’t they? This can be a time of joy, excitement, and anticipation. It can also can be a time of great stress. Sometimes, holiday get togethers are overwhelming, and some family gatherings may dredge up unresolved issues and stir up […]

I am not exactly sure how or when it started, but sometime, in the past year or so, I became a regular at the Starbucks that is tucked inside the Target store within walking distance from our home.  I am not there every day, but I definitely am there several times each week.  I used to order […]