SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This is one of those odd turning points when you have a license to be a cute brat in charge of mischievous healing. I dare you to stir up the exact kind of trouble that will…
I Knew It Was Too Early for Senior Moments
Chronic pain may permanently shrink the brain The Northwestern University team had previously shown patients with back pain had decreased activity in the same brain region called the thalamus. This area is known to be important in decision-making and social…
Poetry: Happiness
Happiness –Jane Kenyon From Otherwise New & Selected Poems There’s just no accounting for happiness, or the way it turns up like a prodigal who comes back to the dust at your feet having squandered a fortune far away. And…
Note to Self
No matter how much you like it otherwise, spanikopita is not an acceptable breakfast. No, really.
Very, Very Monday
I was awakened this morning by a phone call. “Cyn? I was in an accident. I need you to come get me.” Hearing a partner say that on the phone guarantees an instant wake-up. Thankfully, curiousmay9 is fine. Her car…
Weekend Report
Well, it was a busy weekend, and I was looking forward to a quiet Monday. I didn’t get it, but it could have been much worse. Friday night, my marvelous family hosted a birthday party for me. curiousmay9 and I…
Poetry: Yes
Yes by William Stafford From The Way It Is: New and Selected Poems It could happen any time, tornado, earthquake, Armageddon. It could happen. Or sunshine, love, salvation. It could you know. That’s why we wake and look out–no guarantees…
I Adore Misia
Major Reasons People Become Homosexual
Birthday Boy!
livefalcon, I hope you have an incredible day!
Tragedy
President George W. Bush, Leader of the Free World, is visiting a primary school and he attends one of the classes. They are in the middle of a discussion related to words and their meanings. The teacher asks the President…