Category Archives: Emotional health

Dog Days of Summer

Posted on June 25, 2013 by verawrites

June is almost over and, as I look back over the first half of the year, I feel a surreal sensation of time swirling down the drain like a fast emptying bath tub. Is it just me? Or is it … Continue reading →

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Who doesn’t want to think better?

Posted on June 24, 2013 by verawrites

If Albert Einstein used only 9.8% of his brain and the the average human uses 3% or 4% (according to http://www.wiki.answers.com) what is going on with the other 96% or 97%? I don’t know the answer to that and, rather … Continue reading →

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FLAVOR OF THE OFFERING- June 17

Posted on June 20, 2013 by verawrites

Originally posted on A DEVOTED LIFE:
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”  Romans 12:1 Thanksgiving Meal (Photo…

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Are you a good listener?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by verawrites

Yes, I think so, you say to yourself. If you asked me that question a few years ago, that would have been my answer, too. Why? Well, because I have very good hearing. I’m intelligent, well-educated, polite and attentive when … Continue reading →

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Stages of Life

Posted on June 13, 2013 by verawrites

I received this in an email a year ago. Reading it made me smile, and laugh – so I’m passing it on! GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED: 1) No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize cats. … Continue reading →

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Involved? Committed? Both?

Posted on June 4, 2013 by verawrites

I like to read novels that distract me from the aggravations of rush hour frenzy as I commute to and from work. Currently, I’m enjoying Jonathan Kellerman’s novel “Self Defense” (number 9 in the Dr. Alex Delaware series). Police detective … Continue reading →

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Don’t Tell Me Not to Blog Just Sit and Putter *

Posted on June 1, 2013 by verawrites

I am in high gear and inspiration mode, thanks to fellow bloggers like Carol Tice and JD at boyslumber.wordpress.com, plus faithful readers, old and new (welcome and welcome back!). Why did I not blog while I was away on vacation? … Continue reading →

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A Safe Addiction?

Posted on January 23, 2013 by verawrites

After a bumpy ride over the Christmas holidays, I was happy to be back at work and settling into the familiar January routine. Well, almost. Being super busy with work and church activities, plus a few new social events – … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons from Les Mis the Movie

Posted on January 8, 2013 by verawrites

1.  Hugh Jackman can sing. So can Anne Hathaway. Who knew? Life lesson: don’t make assumptions based on what you know – there’s always more that you don’t know. 2.  Russell Crowe is a good actor – a fair singer … Continue reading →

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IT’S THE MOST … TIME OF THE YEAR!

Posted on November 28, 2012 by verawrites

Fill in the blank. It’s the most… Busy Stressful Cheery Expensive Happy Complicated Family-oriented Enjoyable Melancholy Frustrating Lonely Celebratory Wonderful? … time of the year. If you’re like me, you could check any one of these on different days between … Continue reading →

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