Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Ronnie was inclined to fly off the handle. She was hypersensitive and tended to respond with exaggerated emotion to most situations. A close relative commented: “Just about everything about Ronnie adds up to an eleven…
American Flags Should Always be Treated with Respect
I was upstate for Halloween to help my folks give candy out to the kids that were trick or treating. There were many of them and we ran out of candy. Many kids in great costumes, there were gangsters with…
Ruth’s Blog: We are every age we have ever been!
We are every age we have ever been. I am struck by my own reaction to events. Through out the day there are moments and events, and all manner of things, to stimulate the senses. And, we each interpret them…
Strategies for Staying Sane: Breaking Bad Habits
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Constance found herself pulling her hair again. She had done so most of her life, but in the last few months became aware that her hair was actually thinning. She knew she had to stop. …
July 4th, Independence Day
Many years ago our fore fathers signed the Declaration of Independence! This was to declare the Thirteen colonies “Free and Independent States… Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown.” This was one of the biggest and significant actions ever…
It’s Summer Anytime with Hal’s Easy Potato Salad Recipe
Hal’s Easy Potato Salad Recipe 2 lbs. potatoes (I leave the skin on) 1/2 a green pepper chopped 1 small red onion chopped 1 cup shredded carrots 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (I use Hellmann’s Low Fat Mayonnaise) 1 tablespoon spicy…