I feel like I need a news break. I do that periodically to stay sane. There’s so much happening right now that I don’t feel I can take such a break. It’s frustrating. My anxiety level is pretty high, though.…
The Geek Who Understands You
I feel like I need a news break. I do that periodically to stay sane. There’s so much happening right now that I don’t feel I can take such a break. It’s frustrating. My anxiety level is pretty high, though.…
In other pieces, doctors and researchers have stated that long COVID is indistinguishable from chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). One of the hallmarks of both conditions is post-exertional malaise or exhaustion, which is all out of proportion to the amount of…
There were two interesting stories in the news recently that are of interest to those of us diagnosed with depression. This research proves that depression isn’t just situational or a matter of character. It could also lead to new, more…
Look, there’s a name for what I’m experiencing! Feeling political distress? Here are coping strategies a psychologist shares with his clients Our planet sings? Who knew?! Earth Sings with Mysterious Chorus Waves—and Deep Space Does, Too (You can use 12ft…
The migraine is gone, happily. The pain isn’t. But I’m up and at ’em, ready for work to start before long. I don’t want to lose this little video: Five stitches you need to know if you’re a beginner crocheter…
I’m having a migraine and a worse-than-usual pain day in other respects. It’s making me grumpy. Also, it doesn’t seem to be possible to post to my regular Facebook feed from here. I can post to a Facebook page, so…
I think I’m going to be sick. This link definitely requires content warnings for violence against women and sexual assault. It’s a very good essay, though, and well worth a read. What Would A Woman Do To An Unconscious Man…
A very long time ago, I ran a self-insured health insurance fund for a non-profit organization. I processed claims, then turned around and filed them with our stop-loss insurer. Much of my job involved making sure the stop-loss insurer paid…
Now that the whole crossposting thing is working, I plan to continue reducing my presence on Facebook. I often post things there in order to remember them, but then I can’t find them later when I want them. So it…
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