Category Archives: Inspirational People

Birthday Thoughts

Posted on September 27, 2023 by admin

I recently had another birthday. Up until 2022, my birthday was one of my favorite days of the year. I’d look forward to it for over a month, think about what presents I might get, and usually have some big … Continue reading →

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Introversion and Extroversion

Posted on September 20, 2023 by admin

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Which one am I? Let’s explore this. First, some definitions. The two most common definitions I see for each word involve either shyness or how one feels after socializing. “Introvert” is usually defined … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Getting Along with Each Other, Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement | Tagged dog, emotional health, emotions, energy, extroversion, Fear, healing, interactions, introversion, Introversion and Extroversion, mental health, Sawyer, socializing, trauma | Comments Off

Life Buffet

Posted on September 13, 2023 by admin

I enjoy a good buffet on occasion. There’s something nice about being able to pick out the food I want, avoid what I don’t want, and choose the portion sizes that work well for me. That buffets are generally self-service … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures, Getting Along with Each Other, Inspirational People | Tagged 2018, buffet, dog, family, friends, fun, life, Life Buffet, love, memories, Sawyer | Comments Off

Benefits of Nostalgia

Posted on September 6, 2023 by admin

Nostalgia is a powerful thing. I’m convinced it’s so strong because it’s so comforting. Let’s explore that. Some modern adults love toys, games, movies, TV shows, and other things that they enjoyed as kids. For many, those represent good times, … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Getting Along with Each Other, Great Books, Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement | Tagged animals, Benefits of Nostalgia, comfort, dog, growth, learning, Mister Rogers, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, nostalgia, Puppy Makes Mischief, Sawyer, simplicity, stuffed animals, teaching, The Busy World of Richard Scarry | Comments Off

Healing From Losing a Pet

Posted on August 30, 2023 by admin

Having a pet is one of the most wonderful experiences possible. The worst part of having a pet is the day your pet dies. Unfortunately, pets almost always die before their humans, and there isn’t always much that can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement | Tagged animals, death, dog, emotions, healing, Healing From Losing a Pet, Losing Your Dog, loss, love, Mickie Gustafson, Mister Rogers, pain, regret, Sawyer, sorrow, When a Pet Dies | Comments Off

Downsides of Being Quiet

Posted on August 23, 2023 by admin

Being the quiet one is not all it’s cracked up to be. Sometimes it’s downright awful. On many occasions, my dog Sawyer was the only one in my life who treated me with quiet kindness and respected what I needed … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Getting Along with Each Other, Inspirational People | Tagged dog, Downsides of Being Quiet, emotions, frustration, interruptions, listening, pain, Sawyer, silence, space, understanding | Comments Off

Who Do You Trust?

Posted on August 16, 2023 by admin

I’ve been thinking a lot about trust lately, particularly the issue of knowing who to trust when it comes to information. So much of what I believed growing up has turned out to either be false or at least outdated. … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement | Tagged appeal to authority, dog, experience, manipulation, persuasion, Sawyer, trust, truth, verification, Who Do You Trust? | Comments Off

Humans Are Strange

Posted on August 9, 2023 by admin

Humans are strange and unpredictable. I could leave it at that, but, as usual, I have lots more to say. Here we go. So many humans bring drama, hostility, and other kinds of extreme negativity into a situation out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Getting Along with Each Other, Inspirational People | Tagged abuse, dog, Fear, hostility, Humans Are Strange, love, pride, Sawyer, trauma, trust | Comments Off

My Take on Rules

Posted on August 2, 2023 by admin

Although I do my best to avoid identifying with anything outside of myself, I still feel drawn to the Chaotic Good alignment. Whether fictional characters or real humans, I’ve always loved those who do the right thing even (or especially) … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement | Tagged Chaotic Good, dog, flexibility, My Take on Rules, routines, rules, Sawyer | Comments Off

Static and Dynamic Art

Posted on July 26, 2023 by admin

For a few years now, I’ve noticed that art can be put into two broad categories: static and dynamic. Static art is anything that exists fully on its own once it is finished, such as a painting or a sculpture. … Continue reading →

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