Category: attitude

Teetering on the Edge of a New Year (Revised)

https://www.lpm.org/music/2023-12-29/mels-diner-goodbye-to-2023 (This post is revised from "Teetering on the Edge of New Year", posted January 2021. https://peripheralwisdom.com/2021/01/ ) I am one of those annoying people who truly like and appreciate New Year's Resolutions. When I was growing up, I wrote HUGE lists of resolutions for each New Year. Back then, those resolutions were things like find a … Continue reading Teetering on the Edge of a New Year (Revised) →

Wait… What if we DON’T Win??

In just a few days, we’ll know the outcome of the 2020 election cycle.  We are all ready to be done with this process, because it’s been pretty nasty and contentious out there, especially when you factor in, well, 2020.  There are some really big issues being decided and candidates being elected, not the least … Continue reading Wait… What if we DON’T Win?? →

Presidential Debates and Walk-In Closets

https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/12-awesome-closet-storage-hacks/ One thing that I’ve always disliked about the house we’ve lived in for close to 35 years now (how can I be old enough to have lived in this house that long??)  is its lack of walk-in closets.  My husband and I both tend to be packrats, with me being the worst offender, so … Continue reading Presidential Debates and Walk-In Closets →

You Mad, Bro? A.k.a. Anger, Bitterness, and Blame are Making You Emotionally Toxic (COVID-19)

https://steptohealth.com/7-toxic-emotions-that-are-keeping-you-from-being-happy/ I wasn’t sure if I was brave enough to post this today, but here goes. I get it.  You’re frustrated and angry about the COVID-19 situation.  Things taking too long.  Not taking things seriously early enough.  Whose fault it is.  The lack of preparation.  The deaths.  The total disruption of society world-wide.  The financial … Continue reading You Mad, Bro? A.k.a. Anger, Bitterness, and Blame are Making You Emotionally Toxic (COVID-19) →

Feel What You Feel (COVID-19)

https://weheartit.com/entry/214740260 Thankfully, I haven’t yet lost anyone I know personally to COVID-19.    Unfortunately, people I know HAVE had loved ones succumb to this horrid virus, and it is heartbreaking to hear their stories.  They are devastated. Their grief and pain is understandable.  We understand the connection between someone dying and feeling grief.  Most of … Continue reading Feel What You Feel (COVID-19) →