••• Norman, a twice-divorced thirty-six-year-old lawyer, came for therapy. He often ran into interpersonal problems, but recently he had lost three close friendships, had a serious falling out with his parents, and his fiancée had broken off their engagement. No wonder! Norman had…
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Thinking Yourself Healthy: The Tyranny of the Should
••• Al could not understand why he had no close friends. He saw himself as honest and caring. What he did not realize was that he had so many shoulds, oughts and musts that it was impossible to be around him without…
friendlysuggestions: 12 Tips for Fast, Effective Moving
I moved several months ago! It was a chore. I moved from a larger space into a smaller one. I had moved several times recently, moving from larger places to smaller ones and shedding stuff that I had collected over the…
Our Smiley Lady’s Blog: Hey, How is Your Day Going!?
Today was great! Just like Yesterday! Just like tomorrow! Just sitting here trying to think of what to write. What? What? What? can’t take my bath until I post a blog (I’m very bossy with myself). Please shop at Amazon using…
Black Bean Brownies; Healthy, Moist, and Delicious!
A while ago a friend of mine told me about making brownies with black beans. I was skeptical and thought that the idea was gross. But I am game for anything, generally, so I figured I would look around on…
Front Porch Farmers have Hot and Spicy Bumper Crop
I live in a historic building that is divided into four apartments. My neighbors upstairs and down are all great friends, my landlord can really pick some nice people as tenants. Historically the downstairs tenants, of which I am one,…
It is Our Smiley Lady, Ruth’s Blog: Live in Anticipation
Live in Anticipation Having something to look forward to, gives your spirit such a lift. Wouldn’t it be great if, everyday, you did have that special something you were anticipating? I think we all do, but that we often don’t recognize that…
Porch Farmer’s Hang/Store Crops/Flowers in Basement
Please help us by shopping at Amazon through this link! Thank you! Well, the other day my neighbor and I, fellow porch farmers, got the plants off the porch for the winter. It’s OK but I like seeing plants inside and…
Labor Day! A Day Off, for Many!
Happy, Labor Day! This federal holiday was originally based on a number of deaths of union workers, at the hands of the US military, during a strike of organized labor. First observed September 5, 1882 – President Grover Cleveland reconciled…
Smiley Lady’s Blog: What’s Your Report Card Look Like?
School Doors Smiley What if you wrote a report card about yourself? What if you still got a report card? With comments about your accomplishments and areas where you needed a little work. What if instead of math and language, the…