What do you do if something extraordinary happens to you–out of the blue? I ask because such an event landed in my checking account on March 10th. I don’t need to describe the boring details, but it involved Social Security. (SS) My reaction was similar to the loss cycle: bargaining, denial, anger, depression, and then acceptance. Initially, I thought, “What? This … [Read more...]
What are you doing to stretch your comfort zone?
What are you doing to stretch your comfort zone? This morning my husband said, “Let's ride to breakfast. Want to?” I said, “Sure, but I want to ride the Spyder and you can ride the Harley.” I’m pretty much a girly-girl, so my idea was a BIG statement. I have taken the beginner’s rider’s academy and have a motorcycle endorsement on my license, but I am a chicken when it comes … [Read more...]
Perfect is not possible – usually
Perfect is not possible - usually What a beautiful Fourth of July…we rode the Can Am and enjoyed the wonderful Colorado Rockies. We stayed away from the crowds and watched the amazing Macy’s fireworks display in NYC - in the comfort of our own sofa. Perfect is not possible – but days like yesterday are close. As a farm wife for 30 years, most Fourth of July holidays were … [Read more...]
Live a good story
Live a good story Everyone’s life is a story. History is passed to new generations through spoken and written stories. The decisions we make, the friends we choose, and our family/community environment all contribute to our personal stories. Would you be pleased to watch the true story of your life on the theater screen? Would you invite your neighbors to join you at the … [Read more...]
Book Signing by Jennifer Goble
Book Signing by Jennifer Goble What: Book signing for "My Clients...My Teachers; The Noble Process of Psychotherapy,"by Dr. Jennifer Goble When: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 8 Where: Sterling Public Library community room STERLING —After 23 years owning and operating a private counseling practice, former Sterling resident Dr. Jennifer Goble is now sharing her counseling experiences … [Read more...]
I hope I die before Libraries
I hope I die before Libraries I am not a literary expert by anyone's stretch of imagination but I love libraries; they have been interwoven throughout my adult life. When I was a student at Colorado State College I worked at the library as work-study employment. My job was to shelve the books. Upon arriving for my shift, I would find the rolling cart where someone else had … [Read more...]