I’m sagging a little beneath the weight of the crises of the people around me. What I thought was going to be some time “away” has turned into time “sharing the burden” with the nearest and the dearest. And for me, a melt-down once removed is still a melt-down. However – the day following the [...]
27Apr10
Back to Baby Steps
22Oct09
Thinking About Exercise
I love a good workout. I can happily sit on the sofa for a week. These are two truths that make it complicated to be me. Or maybe everyone is like this. I have always been sporty with or without extra weight. I suppose that innate enjoyment of exercise is why I’ve never had more [...]
18Oct09
Lazy & Lacking Willpower?
“Am I just lazy, lacking willpower?” Donna started this conversation here. Sometimes. But mostly that’s the easiest way to interpret what’s really going on. When I’m looking at any human problem (debt, health, fitness, unemployment etc), it’s much easier to think of my own simple solution then put the burden on the person with [...]