Footloose and Fitness Tracker-Free
In June 2014, I bought a fitness tracker. I got myself a Fitbit One to wear on my hip rather than a wristband tracker because I really liked wearing my … Continue reading Footloose and Fitness Tracker-Free
Category: Self Care
Dealing with Stress
Due to some discord in my community, I’ve been feeling a great deal of emotional stress lately. It kind of sucks, but it’s also provided me a chance to recognize some … Continue reading Dealing with Stress
On Not Seeing Doctors
When I was a kid, I liked going to the doctor. I didn’t like the tongue depressor (quick gag reflex and a near-phobia of vomiting) nor did I care for … Continue reading On Not Seeing Doctors
Is it a hickey…or just eczema?
Although I’m pretty much just tired of thinking about and dealing with eczema, I’m still getting a lot of hits on my Execrable Eczema post from May 2012, so I … Continue reading Is it a hickey…or just eczema?
Sleep Survey, Revised
It has been brought to my attention that my original sleep survey is quite long. I like writing (and I seem especially to like writing about myself), so I didn’t really … Continue reading Sleep Survey, Revised
Sleep Survey
I’m trying a new approach to my ongoing problems getting a reasonable amount of sleep: comparing myself to others. I’m hoping that with feedback from many people about how much … Continue reading Sleep Survey
Execrable Eczema
<Begin Rant> I give up. Eczema on my EYELIDS since September. I thought it was triggered by some dairy I accidentally ate and that it was finally going away after … Continue reading Execrable Eczema
Balancing Act
Lately, I’ve noticed three brown-headed cowbird pairs pecking at the fallen seed under our feeders. There is a beauty to them, especially the males, with their sleek black body feathers and … Continue reading Balancing Act
My Craziest Idea Yet: Sleeping
The idea goes that I spend so many hours with my kids, I need time to myself to function properly, even if this means giving up adequate sleep to get … Continue reading My Craziest Idea Yet: Sleeping
Tolstoy on Acts of Kindness
“As our self-interest diminishes, our anxieties disappear, and then comes quiet and firm joy, which always diffuses us with a good spiritual disposition and a clear conscience. Every good deed … Continue reading Tolstoy on Acts of Kindness
Huevos y Espinicas Rancheros
On my not-crazy diet, I’m supposed to eat a boatload of green veggies every day. I’m also supposed to eat lots of beans, and because I’m nursing I’m allowed to … Continue reading Huevos y Espinicas Rancheros
(Light) Green Smoothie
I’ve been drinking green smoothies for a while, but I’ve always been a little afraid of the “greens” part. I usually end up putting more fruit in it than I … Continue reading (Light) Green Smoothie
Imperfect Happiness 