A conundrum I have never understood: PEOPLE are simultaneously the most energizing and the most draining element of life. I love being behind the counter in the Park Office, welcoming and checking in the RVers, dispensing advice, making them laugh, solving their problems, hearing their stories. These interactions ("people-ing" as I jokingly call it) can … Continue reading On People-ing
Tag: Mental Health
Barometer
It is widely known, among those who know me, that I loathe wearing shoes. Or rather: I'm happiest barefoot. It's not about the shoes themselves. It's more about the feeling of touching down. I feel planted in, or connected to, my PLACE when my soles sense the surface at each step---grounding me, in every sense … Continue reading Barometer
One Decoder Ring, No Cereal Required…
My late husband used to say: "Don't ask a question unless you actually want to hear the answer." I forgot. See, I've been writing. And yesterday when I checked out some Dictionary apps, a 'Dream Dictionary' showed up in the search. I downloaded purely for kicks, a few laughs... like reading a horoscope. ZERO percent … Continue reading One Decoder Ring, No Cereal Required…
How to Read the New York Times (the A.D.D. Edition)
Do you ever try to retrace the rabbit-trail... ...that somehow connected the thing you WERE doing with the thing you find yourself doing NOW? If you're like me, that rabbit trail may take several days to loop around to its starting point (assuming it even does). But if you're one of those Focused People With … Continue reading How to Read the New York Times (the A.D.D. Edition)
Go, Go, Glow
I joked in a post last year that "you never see a motorcycle parked outside a psychiatrist's office," but last week that's exactly where I parked my bike. So okay---riding a motorcycle doesn't actually cancel out my need for mental-health meds, but it sure does put a grin on my face. A manager said this … Continue reading Go, Go, Glow
Drawing up a gratitude list
November is a popular month for gratitude, given the holiday that’s named for the emotion, but my motivation this year is a little different. I’m grateful that October is over! "Isn’t that the same thing as being-in-November?" you ask reasonably. Well, not precisely. The thing is, almost every major Drama, Trauma, and Tragedy in my … Continue reading Drawing up a gratitude list
The Science of Smiles
Okay, I have to admit my body is not yet accustomed to day-long shifts standing on concrete. Or more accurately, it's not yet re-adjusted to that... When I owned and ran a restaurant the days were a lot longer, and sure, they wore me out---but they didn't make my muscles sore like they are this … Continue reading The Science of Smiles
Kana's Chronicles 