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Mental Health

Movies – the good, the bad, and the “they’re so awful, they’re great.”

We like to categorize things. We sort. We rank. We judge. These aren’t great qualities when we do it to people, but when it comes to entertainment – for which options are near infinite and increasing daily – reviews help us make choices, help us prioritize the offerings, and help us take advantage of our limited time. Our finite well of time is why I … Continue reading Movies – the good, the bad, and the “they’re so awful, they’re great.”

Unknown's avatarMichelle9 Comments
Mental Health

Survival necessities – an off-the-cuff joint.

The things we need to carry with us are the things we deem necessary for our survival, though what that might be depends on our location and circumstances. And yet, much that we label as “needed” is anything but. Things like morning coffee, microwave popcorn, and Doc Martens are niceties, not imperatives. It’s not surprising that we struggle with determining what is necessary – much … Continue reading Survival necessities – an off-the-cuff joint.

Unknown's avatarMichelle6 Comments
pop culture

Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back – an off-the-cuff joint.

I’m curious. I’m curious about many things. I want to know about stuff. I always did. I was the kid that asked questions in class. A lot of questions. The best teachers are the ones who answer them. I want to know about things, and I want to know about people, though I notice I’m less curious about the latter once judgment and condemnation set … Continue reading Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back – an off-the-cuff joint.

Unknown's avatarMichelle8 Comments
pop culture

Anecdotes, trivia, and Clavin – an off-the-cuff joint.

I like to read. I’ve always liked to read, and I read a lot. Even these days, when my brain is tired, and most of the book reading is rereading, I read a lot. Several hours are spent on it every day, and no, I’m not including the reading one does while death-scrolling through social media. I read sections of several newspapers every day. I … Continue reading Anecdotes, trivia, and Clavin – an off-the-cuff joint.

Unknown's avatarMichelle4 Comments