"PIES. COOKIES. WHOOPIE PIES," announced the sandwich board along a winding Maine road. We were easily persuaded. We pulled over to the roadside stand to find fresh-baked blueberry pie, strawberry rhubarb pie and those whoopie pies, as well as maple cookies and fresh jam. Standing to attention with her ears back and tail wagging, a Continue Reading
De-stress From Distress Through a Little Soul Searching
I'd never felt so unfairly accused. My boss told me of a complaint she'd received about my attitude, management style and performance which I felt was grossly unjust. But instead of coming to my defence, in my dumbstruck silence she said: "I think you should take tomorrow off and think about what has happened. Maybe that will help you Continue Reading
Can love avert a mental breakdown? Depends on the love!
An acquaintance who writes for for PsychologyToday.com generously posted an article I wrote on on her blog here. Thanks Madora! Equilibrium. Sound unrealistic given the avalanche that is your to-do list? You’re not alone. Check out the faces of drivers around you or people walking down the street, and it’s not hard to see others sporting a Continue Reading