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Strategies for Staying Sane: Problem Solving
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Eric tended to wallow in self-pity. “I have so many problems that I don’t know what to do or where to start.” Actually, Eric’s list of problems was no greater than most people’s – it…
Strategies for Staying Sane: Enhancing Your Five Senses
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Stan was described by someone as “up in the stratosphere.” He seemed to dwell on abstract intellectual issues to the exclusion of all else. He admitted that he did not particularly enjoy food, sex, music,…
Our Smiley Lady Ruth’s Blog: “Wisdom Begins with Wonder.”
Golden Gate Bridge Smileys, the twins Walked across this, my favorite bridge, for our annual return to the site where we were wed. My groom started at the south end in S.F.. I started at the north end. We met…
Strategies for Staying Sane: Using Paradoxical Techniques
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Clay was at his wit’s end. His mother-in-law often offered him free and unwelcome advice in the form of personal attacks. He went toe-to-toe with her once or twice, but this only aggravated matters. “What…
Hippy New Years! That’s What I said!
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Friend’s Family New Years Traditions
Hal Janssen – Anyone have any strange traditions that you practice on New Years Eve or New Years Day? It’s time to share them and come clean! Thanks for contributing these with us all! I think! Be well! ••• Laurie…
Merry Christmas & Happy Birthday to Five Friends!
I wanted to wish a Happy Birthday to five friends of friendlysuggestions.com Christmas is a rough day to have as a birthday, but, Nicole, Thor, Harry, Michelle and Sandy, Happy Birthday! • Santa has been here and now the day…
Ready, Set, Snow! Here’s friendlysuggestions for All!
The snow around the nation is falling a lot these days! While on the ground the depth of the snow is on the rise! It has reached disturbing levels! Many of us, who shouldn’t be shoveling are forced to shovel,…
International Holiday Dinners: Traditional Italian Christmas Dinner
Occasional Adventures in On-Line Browsing Buon Natale! The Italian Christmas Eve Dinner is traditionally The Feast of Seven Fishes Each region in Italy has it’s own traditional Christmas Day meal—it’s always very large. Here are some samplings: The Menu: Selection…