Spiritually Speaking

IT COULD BE ALL THE SPORTS FINALS going on at this time of year, including the Olympics, or last year’s elections, but I find myself very aware of the winners and losers all around us.

NOBODY’S PERFECT

I RECENTLY HAD MY ANNUAL APPOINTMENT with my eye doctor. I drove to the medical clinic. When I arrived, a staff member gave me a phone number and directed me to call it when I was parked in the lot. I found a spot, parked, and called.

Journaling for mental health

WHEN YOU WERE A TEENAGER, you might have kept a diary hidden under your mattress. It was a place to confess your struggles and fears without judgment or punishment. It likely felt good to get all those thoughts and feelings out of your head and down on paper. The world seemed clearer.

Back to life

THE PANDEMIC CHANGED A LOT OF THINGS: school went virtual, work (for those of us who were able) went virtual, social distancing and mask wearing became standard fare (or at least should have), and many livelihoods and social circles were challenged and disrupted.