Happy New Year! So, call me crazy, but here I go again, looking at a new year and new hopes/goals to come. The past 18 months or so have been really tumultuous, as you may (or not) be able to tell by my sporadic blogging. It was less about blogging no longer being a priority … Continue reading
I loathe compartmentalization. While I get its usefulness in the fight-or-flight evolution of our species, it doesn’t really fit into our 21st Century world. And while this discussion could be referencing anything from Florida juries to Texas Republicans, in fact, I want to consider the blogosphere. Pretty much the rule of thumb is, if you … Continue reading
When it comes to self-analysis, I tend to be tragically pragmatic, to the point that my honesty magnifies my short-comings without augmenting my skills. It’s not that I cannot “sell” myself; it’s just that I do it in a very basic manner. I also suffer from what my best friend calls, “an inability to comprehend … Continue reading
I feel I must break from Blogs that Inspire to discuss sports that don’t. I suppose it’s a wee bit early to eulogize them, but has there ever in the history of sports been so colossal a meltdown as the 2013 Pittsburgh Penguins? They aren’t just struggling; in fact, for the first two games of … Continue reading
I’m gonna start off by saying I almost blew off this post. I’ve set up a 30-day challenge, but not all days are equal. Today hasn’t been a bad day. In fact, it’s been a very productive day. But I’m thoroughly exhausted. One of the things I’ve come to rely on as a member of … Continue reading
One of my biggest pet peeves generally surfaces whenever I feel really shitty. Invariably, when my depression rages, someone (sometimes even one of my kids) tries to remind me about how wonderful my life is and how crappy other people (frequently these “people” are on the other side of the planet living in squalor and/or … Continue reading
Astrid Cook - The Right Writer 