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Icicle Pickles…A Two Week Process

I remember a time in my late teens when I was as idealistic as I was naive and everything I did moved toward the most simple life possible.  There are parts of me that continue to yearn for this misty...

LAHL: I am an Artist

The discussion this week from Love Art, Happy Life is on being an artist and having confidence in yourself as an artist.  I feel like this is applicable to much more than art though, but since this has turned...

Broken Pickers and Unrealistic Expectations

One of the most common conversations I have with clients is in about dating and healthy relationships in recovery, but this is not something restricted to people in recovery; it is endemic in our culture.  If...

Tourist in My Own Town: Corning Museum of Glass

As I shared last week, I have decided that I need to be a tourist in my own town  and this week, A.D., Ashley and I went to the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, NY.  I had a blast and learned more about...

Podcasts: Gastropod

There are few things that make such a fine combination as podcasts and food, and Gastropod is a tasty blend! I first learned of this podcast when talking to my Uncle in a mid-holiday visit. He and his family...

Attack of the Japanese Beetles!

Every year, like clockwork, I end up battling beetles.  They are the literal scourge of my weeping pussy willow and cherry trees as well as my beautiful roses.  I tend to blame the former occupants of our home...

Cleaning Calendar: Prep for the New Year!

I know, it seems like a crappy present to give a Cleaning Calendar, but it’s really the gift of reduced anxiety! It may seem silly, but I find that I am more relaxed, calm and confident when my house is...

First Snow, Last Mow

It’s the day most northerners dread:  the first snow.  Now, there’s not a lot of snow, a flurry really, but it makes me want to stay inside and be cozy and warm. I reject instinct. Today’s...