Monthly Archives: July 2011

Saying “I love you”

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

I say I love you a lot and ever since September 11, 2001 I say it even more. That day made me  realize how important it is to express no matter what. Through therapy I noticed that my mother, when … Continue reading →

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Does not being able to give a straight answer equal lying?

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

I find it fascinating that society can become totally immune to certain behavior. One such, is the inability to give a straight answer. Have you noticed how some people just can’t do it? You know like politicians. I used to … Continue reading →

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Technology.. Ah HA!

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

This week has been filled with technological challenges. If you know me you would put your hands over your face and probably sob. I know just enough to realize that I don’t enough, but I try anyway. Even though I am … Continue reading →

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Jason update: July 29th

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

This morning I am going to post Jenn’s words on Jason. Please continue to pray for them and sending of love, healing and energy. Also seriously pray for Jenn as she is not a morning person! The parade of professionals … Continue reading →

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Jason update 7 28 11

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

Due to pain in his back and difficulty breathing Jason was moved back to Karmanos from rehab over the weekend. It was determined that one of his lungs collasped and a chest tube has been inserted. This is due to … Continue reading →

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Food as punishment

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

Food is a complicated issue for me. One way that I use it is as punishment. When I feel that I am a failure I will eat. You would think it is for comfort, but it truly isn’t. When I … Continue reading →

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I’m a Joiner!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Most of my life I have had a very small close circle of friends. With the situation I grew up in trust is a hard thing for me. Wait! In the past trust has been a hard thing for me. … Continue reading →

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A strange step towards dating….

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

I have taken a positive step towards dating. I have dropped the dating site that I was on. How many people have stopped and done the “Um, Mary?” It is a nice site, not one of the major names, but … Continue reading →

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What I have learned about grieving

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

When my brother died my best friend and I discussed starting a business to teach seminars on dealing with death and grief. We were planning on offering the classes to companies. The idea came about after on my first day … Continue reading →

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Societal norms, emotions and violence

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

I’m disturbed by what I see more and more on the news. The fights among young people and acceptance of violence is scary. I want to float an idea here. My observations of late are that the only emotions that … Continue reading →

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