Tag Archives: Stress

When Grief, Mourning, and Tragedy Are Making it Hard To Cope

Posted on March 11, 2014 by

She wakes up with a jolt, sits straight up in bed after just having had a vivid dream that disturbs her greatly.  In the dream, she is standing in front of an opening elevator door waiting and expecting her sister … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt: Buffalo Nickel

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

Today’s daily prompt:  Dig through your couch cushions, your purse, or the floor of your car and look at the year printed on the first coin you find. What were you doing that year? Well, since both my car and … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Sensitivity

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

This is going to be a really random post. I’m just warning you up front.  These are just my thoughts– thoughts that have been pretty loud lately and rattling around in my brain. Yesterday I was in the bathroom doing some … Continue reading →

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I Need A Silent Night

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

I heard this song on the way to church this morning.  I’ve heard Amy Grant sing it many times on the radio but until today, I had never paid much attention to the lyrics.  A really beautiful song…. in my … Continue reading →

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Is It Over Yet?

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

As a blogger I felt it was my duty last week to write a post about Thanksgiving.   I tried but failed.   I tried to come up with something…. anything about Thanksgiving such as a list of what I’m thankful for.  … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Question

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

Question: What’s one time your nerves almost got the best of you? My Answer:  When I was in my final and clinical year of veterinary school, we would have Grand Rounds in the small animal clinics on Fridays.  This was … Continue reading →

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Ramblings From the Past Month…. or so

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

About a month and a half ago, I went on a huge decluttering rampage.  I was plain and simply sick of the clutter.  I constantly am amazed at how much “stuff” a family of four accumulates in such a short amount of time.  … Continue reading →

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