Hi! How's your Monday been? I woke up to pleasant temperatures (thank you, rain!) and no headache for the first time in a few days, so that was a good start! I don't get headaches often, especially not recurrent-for-days ones, so when I do I'm a big baby about them. It's been a sleepy kind … Continue reading Mel’s Monday Musings: July 22, 2019
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Mel’s Monday Musings: April 15, 2019
A fire briefly unites the world
Mango Lady
I have one of those faces. Well, no, it's probably not my face, since I don't always wear a friendly expression and tend to get lost in thought a lot, even in public. There's something about me, though, that induces complete strangers to come up to me in public places (including restrooms) and ask my … Continue reading Mango Lady
What Optimism Isn’t
When I was in second grade (back when dinosaurs still roamed the earth), our report cards were handwritten. There was a nice long section on the back for comments from the teacher -- none of this comment-by-number computerized mess. I always received glowing praise about my "sunny disposition" or my good grades -- except one … Continue reading What Optimism Isn’t
How Germany Kick-Started My Goals (again)
Every time I come back from Germany, I realize I've inadvertently curbed certain bad habits and have once again set my feet on a healthier path, physically and mentally -- just by getting into the groove of life there! Then I come home, and the struggle to maintain these little changes begins. What am I … Continue reading How Germany Kick-Started My Goals (again)
Deliberately Shameless
"Shame on you!" "You should be ashamed of yourself!" "Have you no shame?" No, I don't, and I'll tell you why. The Free Dictionary defines shame as: "A painful emotion caused by the belief that one is, or is perceived by others to be, inferior or unworthy of affection or respect because of one's actions, … Continue reading Deliberately Shameless
Seeking Happy Holidays
It's 1:31am on December 21st, 2016, as I write this. Good Yule, y'all! Or, blessed Solstice! Hearing these words in person would be uncomfortable for many people. What did she say? Yule, seriously?? Must be a New Age wonk...smh. There are also those for whom hearing anything other than their own particular holiday greeting triggers … Continue reading Seeking Happy Holidays