Adventures

Ready or not, take the shot

Today, as an introvert, (who, by the way, is working to get over her stage fright by volunteering to be a presenter), I'm taking the stage and doing 2 back to back presentations to 2 groups of about 30 or so people. Last night, I tossed and tossed and tossed and turned and my mind… Continue reading Ready or not, take the shot

Adventures

Don’t mess with my sleep

Quality sleep is essential for Hoomans.  As they turn 50 something, it becomes a BHAG of sorts to get a good long night of sleep. Especially when they have hairy pets who interrupt their sleep because they also have BHAGs about being fed on schedule. Aka, Dessy's schedule. She knows the precise tactics to use… Continue reading Don’t mess with my sleep

Emptying the nest

Clouds, storms and the devil lead to lack of sleep

There's nothing like a great night of sleep.  Right? Sure...I guess... Humans need sleep to function well.  Duh.  I guess... The truth is, I don't remember having a great night's sleep, in, umm, you know, well...I can't remember when was the last time I had a great night of sleep. Yikes, that's not good!  Nope. … Continue reading Clouds, storms and the devil lead to lack of sleep

Adventures · Emptying the nest

Sleep and brain health – youth pay attention

If it is going to happen to me, a sleepless night usually presents itself a couple of days before the full moon, not a day after the full moon. As I stand here typing away, I feel weak and shaky from my lack of sleep.  I'm laughing at my clumsiness, or should I confess more so… Continue reading Sleep and brain health – youth pay attention

Adventures · Inspiration

How to embrace your oddness on Monday

My brain is fleeting with so many thoughts now that I slept well for two nights in a row, I can't stop my imagination from exploding with unorganized ideas. The only drawback in getting a new mattress is now I don't want to get out of bed in the morning. If you're going to do… Continue reading How to embrace your oddness on Monday

Adventures · Going Gray

Review – faux silk pillow protectors by Sharper Image

Come on, fess up, you've been there.  You know you've done it too.  While harboring a delirious state of mind, in midst of the Black Friday shopping crowds, you broke down and bought something you didn't have on your shopping list.  After pondering, and of course a little rationalizing, you said to yourself, "Why not?… Continue reading Review – faux silk pillow protectors by Sharper Image