by fistbumpmedia | Sep 29, 2013 | Intangibles
For the past two weeks, I’ve been dealing with a couple of specific stressors; one is a recurring cause of stress (more on that later), and the other was (I hope) a one-time event.The first event that caused me considerable stress was one I thought I was...
by fistbumpmedia | Sep 17, 2013 | Intangibles, Lifestyle
Warning, personal disclosure ahead! Although I’ve always found great happiness in specific events — almost any time spent with my family, watching a favorite television show, reading a good book, etc — I have never been what you might call a...
by fistbumpmedia | Sep 13, 2013 | Intangibles, Nuts amp; Bolts
Personal safety options are varied; opinions on personal safety options are even more wide-ranging. My opinions are purely that — my personal opinions based on my own experience, knowledge, and situation. I realize many will disagree with what I write today and...
by fistbumpmedia | Sep 10, 2013 | Intangibles, Nuts amp; Bolts
Even though my husband worked shifts and was gone overnight many nights throughout our almost-25-year marriage, I was never actually worried or fearful of my or the children’s safety. We lived in average, middle-class neighborhoods where, I know, crime can and...
by fistbumpmedia | Sep 7, 2013 | Lifestyle
The English teacher in me must first explain that the familiar phrase “the best laid plans” is actually a misquote of Burns’ poem “To a Mouse”; the line actually reads “the best laid schemes”. I probably shouldn’t...
