Time Is A Construct
And yet, we are so often constrained by it and use it as a measure of accomplishment. Take this post, for instance. I had intended to write it and share it on the first day of the new year. But, … Continued
Security Awareness
So, I guess I’ve gotten popular somewhere because I see someone banging on my WordPress security. They keep getting locked out though because they’re assuming that the default username is “admin”, so they’re never going to guess that password. I … Continued
Blogging Burnout
I’m feeling a little burned out this week. When I scaled back my posting to these weekly link posts or reposts, I thought it would be easier than making original content. And, at first, it was. I just had to … Continued
Depression At Work
I’m no stranger to getting things done in spite of being depressed. Look, even before the pandemic, life could get pretty hard sometimes. I mean, with brutal schedules and lack of staffing that’s been frankly endemic to corporate IT, which … Continued
Antidepressants or Tolkien Character?
Mental health is serious, but we can still have fun with it. So, I know I tend to be super serious about things like mental health and medication because it can be a huge deal in someone’s life, especially if … Continued
Mental Illness In Movies
If it’s done well, there’s an opportunity to help people. Of course, Hollywood likes to exaggerate things a bit, but even when that’s the case, there are opportunities for learning and increased awareness of mental illness and dealing with it. … Continued
Mental Health Month
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I’ve talked about mental health on my blogs before, especially in relation to stress and the pandemic. COVID-19 and the attempts to deal with it have added extra stress to all of our lives … Continued
The Keto Diet
This has been more effective than anything else. Like a lot of middle-aged men, I’ve put on a few pounds, and the pandemic lock-down, which had me working literally steps from my kitchen, hasn’t helped either. When I was younger, … Continued
A Sunny Future
Solar power has come to represent hope in science fiction, and climate change. My wife and I got solar panels in 2018. It was not a decision we made lightly, but we’re quite glad we did. For one thing, solar … Continued
Stress Relief Course
Training for how to deal with stress. Although it’s meant primarily for COVID-19 pandemic stress, which I think all of us have been feeling to some degree, this course from TalkSpace on managing stress can be pretty universally useful. I … Continued
