Browsing all posts in December, 2009.

Grousing or Grateful?

Ever stop to really take note of how many times you express thanks vs. how many times you complain?  If the complaining about the bad stuff is far outweighing appreciation of the good, it might be time for a tune up – or it might just mean you need to move away from the glass-half-empty [...]

Who Is Your Go-To Person?

Everyone needs a go-to person – someone they know they can trust and tell anything and not be treated like a pariah or fool. That go-to person is usually someone you feel so comfortable with that you would share with them things that make you feel very vulnerable. Maybe they are silly thoughts, or even [...]

Off for the Holidays

I’m traveling to my hometown in Florida for the holidays. It’s always a bit odd to go from Los Angeles to Tampa Bay for Christmas. At least one place you are during the holidays should have some snow, right? Errrr…that’s okay. I can live without it. I hope everyone has a happy and sober holiday [...]

Walking the Dog

No this isn’t a metaphor for some esoteric concept – I’m just talking about walking the dog.  Why? Because I love walking the dog. It’s one of the simple pleasures of life.  It’s relaxing and it makes him happy.  I enjoy seeing neighbors and other dogs.  There is something about watching how a dog interacts [...]

Stopping Procrastination

The holidays are a great time to think about procrastination.  I know I always procrastinate and end up in the malls the day before Christmas.  I didn’t do cards this year. I’m on everyone’s naughty list. However, I am much less likely to procrastinate than I once was, and it definitely makes life easier. Procrastination [...]