After we lost our Jack Russell mix, Maggie, in early April, our Cocker Spaniel, Effie, became very depressed. A dog is a pack animal and we realized quickly, Effie needed a companion. We began keeping our eye out for a dog that needed a good home – perhaps one who had lost their owner. We were thinking we lost a puppy – and if a puppy lost an owner, it would be a more natural […] Read the Full Article »
74 School Shootings Since Sandy Hook – Why and How Do We Fix It?
I asked this question on my Facebook earlier today to get a feel for what others think. Of course I expected the gun law enthusiasts to speak up – regardless of what side they support. Here's what I think – Guns Yes, I believe we need gun laws. When the Constitution was written, they were thinking about single shot muzzle loaders – not guns that are capable of shooting a gazillion rounds in 30 seconds. […] Read the Full Article »
The Benefits of Mowing Therapy – A Personal Struggle with Depression
Ever since I can remember, I have gone through periods of deep depression. There’s no real rhyme or reason to the bouts – the just sort of come and go. Over the last few weeks, I have fallen into one of those funks again. Combine the depression with OCD and a bit of ADHD and you have a recipe for depressive chaos. When my mind is not extremely occupied with work or family projects, I […] Read the Full Article »