Church today was about courage in the face of adversity. And this quote came up:

“Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass…it's learning to dance in the rain.” --Vivian Greene

Thought I'd share.

--Randir

BF #5 is in the hospital. He had a heart attack, but he's doing better now. Just got home from visiting him and he's in pretty good spirits. Checked-in with his GF and she's holding together well. But it was rather entertaining to see who was visiting him. His college buddy (a psychologist), me (who runs the crisis unit), and two of his ( Read more... )

HAPPY SINGLE AWARENESS DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In honor of this, I shall wear black and make anti-valentine cookies.

*grins*

--Randir

I has a new car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, used car. But new-ish.

Yes, a German car. Is there really any other kind of car?

--Randir

I managed to succumb to walking pneumonia. I get this every two to three years or so because I had it when young and I'm allergic to antibiotics. So, yay. Really. Much of that. Because I also was asked to give a lecture at the County during this and ended up having to sit on the table because my blood-pressure was too low for me to stand ( Read more... )

I had an insight into Raash this morning. But I'm getting ahead of myself. I should perhaps start with the trigger before walking through the process ( Read more... )

I see over 100 clients come through the Crisis Unit in a year's time, but some of them come to know and trust us at a very personal level, and return for visits and further treatment when life gets hard. One such gentleman trusted us with his darkest times, when he wished for death because he was so tortured by his mind. And he would stay a while ( Read more... )

I always enjoy driving to work on New Years Morning because the streets are so empty and even the traffic lights seem hung-over. I took great delight in cheerfully greeting the PES staff over the phone. They thought it aberrant for one to be so perky after New Year's Eve, even though they know I don't drink. Just wait till they see the new ( Read more... )

The Shiny Brain comes alive when he is touched, for he has not been touched in a few years, despite living with someone. It hurts my heart to think of it, the uncaring of it all. Yet, I live there myself, so I know the yearning well. And then she disappeared and he is left in emptiness and hollowness, though he has been there all along. So, he ( Read more... )

The pretty doctor commented about the directness of my gaze when we were out to dinner last night.
All the better to look into your shiny brain with.
Yes, I believe we said as much to him. But he too has an intent stare. He too both sees and hides with it. When seeing another completely, it's remarkable how many don't realized they aren't ( Read more... )