March 27, 2021 – Boundaries

There’s a poem by Robert Frost that contains a line or phrase often quoted in the United States (and possibly elsewhere), “Good fences make good neighbors.” How true is that? Without clear boundaries, it seems like we humans have trouble negotiating our way through this life. Boundaries can come in many forms, but the ones

March 12, 2021 – Decisions, decisions.

Would you like to know what happens when two indecisive people get together? Total mayhem! One indecisive person (such as myself) is bad enough. Nothing gets done in a timely manner. Everyone’s wants, needs, and desires must be taken into consideration before a clear and concise decision can be made. When there are more than

January 29, 2021 – Bad Patient Syndrome

I hate to say it, but I’m a lousy patient. I’ve been in the hospital enough times to readily admit it. I just don’t like people poking around more than necessary or making promises they cannot keep. Whenever I’m admitted to the hospital, especially once a nurse has inserted an IV catheter into my arm