Recently I’ve been discussing the projects that I have either already undertaken or am considering undertaking. And I realized where my uncertainty of late is coming from. With regard to the project that I’ve already undertaken, I have a concrete plan of what I want to accomplish. There are a half dozen objectives that I’m… Read More Apprehension Sets In
For those that weren’t aware, I consider myself a feminist. I don’t think there’s any job that a man does that a woman can’t do, nor do I think there should be any difference in pay. I think that the way our society objectifies women is reprehensible, and I am a firm believer in women’s… Read More The Bechdel Test
1. Today is the first anniversary of the day that a little tuxedo kitten literally wandered in our door and stole our hearts. Two Socks owns the place now, and we, her dutiful staff, have showered lavish gifts upon her today, such as liberal time chasing the red dot, seafood gooshy food, and chopped up… Read More May 18, 2015: Three Good Things
1. I got to spend time with two dear friends today that I don’t to see enough of these days. 2. I spent part of the evening planning out a hypothetical trip to Disney World for my wife and myself. 3. I spent another part of the evening poking the budget for the rest of… Read More May 17, 2015: Three Good Things
This post is mostly for me, but I’m sharing it, mostly to keep me accountable to my commitments. In therapy the other day, I identified three major objectives that I would like to achieve: Get my comfort/boredom eating under control. Learn coping skills that will counter my PTSD. Learn coping skills that will counter my… Read More Notes on a Life Improved
Today is my 46th birthday. I spent last night in somewhat anguished contemplation and spirited debate with my wife about my role in society and whether I’m actually done, effectively retired. After we kissed and made up (the spirited debate took the form of a shouting match, like it usually does whenever my symptoms are… Read More A Spark of Inspiration
WARNING: brief language. I’ve been contemplating how to best sit down and write this blog post, how I want to approach it. I finally decided that wading in and going full stream of consciousness is the way to go. This may not flow well, but at least it will get my thoughts down on paper.… Read More A Short, Sharp Shock to the Brain and a Year-Long Commitment
1. I made an initial appointment with both a new therapist and a new primary care physician. 2. My birthday is May 14th. To celebrate, starting on May 4th, my wife and I started watching each movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, one a night, in order of release, building up to going to see… Read More May 6, 2015: Three Good Things
“I’m just rambling and no one wants to hear the lamentations of the mentally ill, so I’ll just shut up” were the last words written in this blog. Well, it certainly wasn’t my intent to shut up for damn near three months. When last I wrote, things were not doing so well for me. And… Read More … It’s Been HOW LONG??!?
