You say Potāto, I say Potǎto; You say Tomāto, I say Tomǎto, Tinnītus, Tinnĭtus, Ringing, Zinging, let’s turn the buzzing off. Fads, fakes, future hope and more – there are sound points to consider. You might be surprised to learn how many people experience tinnitus, or “ringing in the ears.” It is estimated that 10-15% … Read more
Several friends I know will quickly pronounce the warning “oh no …woo-woo stuff” when words like spiritual, mediation, or ‘mindfulness’ pop up. Interestingly, it isn’t that they don’t share some of the beliefs; and partly, they’re joking. Still, I think they simply don’t want to ‘get into it all’ (an explanation I’ve heard) or to … Read more
Good news is that you have less to read this week. Bad news (for me) is that my computer died. While the pieces are being picked up, Humpty is not back together yet. Nice we haven’t faced this before. Good news. Maybe you can take this time off from reading and share one of the … Read more
Petite Peek My friend Sami was considering a virtual colonoscopy instead of opting for the more traditional approach. The typical procedure is rarely anything folks look forward to happily. Anyone who does so might like to add mental health counseling to their regimen. In other words, almost everyone approaches this as a necessity, but with … Read more
Tax Tip: As April usually means “Taxes” to many of us, remember this. While donations or travel expenses related to qualifying organizations may be deducted, your TIME cannot. Twice in the early 1990s, I stood in front of the TV listening to President George H.W. Bush address the nation. I still remember. One amounted to … Read more
Note: If you use social media, such as Facebook or Twitter, please remember to share posts you like. Links are at the bottom of the page. My First Memory of Making an Excuse I had turned 9 years old two months before. I was now huddling – really hiding – behind the ‘cubbies’ wall of … Read more