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
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
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
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
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
I’ve always loved the idea of wargaming. The problem is, the models are expensive, take a lot of time to paint, and then take up a lot of room after painting and between simulated skirmishes. In fact, I’ve tried several … Continued
Updated random resolutions! I haven’t made formal New Year’s Resolutions in a long, long time because, honestly, if I’m relying on making myself a promise on a certain day to follow through, it’s not likely to actually happen. At least … Continued
I’m just not smart enough to calculate Santa’s trajectory. Seriously, I love science, but I’m just not good enough at math to keep track of Santa Claus on his flight plan around the world on Christmas Eve. Thankfully, I don’t … Continued
Not that ALL new age thinking is goopy nonsense. I’ve read a LOT of new age philosophy and pseudo-religious texts in my endless search for deeper meaning in life. I’ve read everything from the Kybalion to The Lazy Man’s Guide … Continued
I need to get back into some kind of better shape. I mean, I’m always in some kind of shape, but I really need to get into better shape than I’ve been. I’m weeks away from turning fifty-two and my … Continued
