Monthly Archives: September 2020

After Action

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Will S.

My outing yesterday at the Cheesecake Factory was nice. It wasn’t as stressful as I thought it would be; however, it was the eeriest day. I went to the Cheesecake Factory at the Chevy Chase Pavilion, a swanky shopping venue, … Continue reading →

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Comfort Zone or Growth Zone, Part 2

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Will S.

I haven’t been out to a restaurant since the first week in March. I also haven’t ordered delivery or take-out. I have only eaten food that I cooked myself, except for pre-packaged crackers and chips. I’m not ashamed to say … Continue reading →

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I Dreamed A Dream

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Will S.

I have studied dreams from time to time. I even took courses in dream interpretation. I was hoping to learn more about what contributes to the variations in dreams. But that wasn’t touched upon in the courses. I recently had … Continue reading →

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Musical Musings

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Will S.

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” ~Plato~ I never listened to any of Christina Aguilera’s music. I can’t say that I don’t like her, because I never … Continue reading →

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I Have Already Won

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Will S.

One of my favorite things to do to destress, to improve my mental wellness, and to take myself away from the real world (aside from blogging) is to play games on my Play Station 4; MK11 is one of my … Continue reading →

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Confronting Your Problems Head On

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Will S.

That’s something many people just cannot do, and grazing past problems only makes them worse. Even if they don’t become worse, they certainly can linger on for much longer than they should by not facing them directly. I was watching … Continue reading →

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Mixed Emotions: Statute of Limitations

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Will S.

An associate of mine was the victim of a crime. This associate expressed what the trauma of that event did to derail the level of emotional wellness. I can relate, as I was a victim of a similar crime many … Continue reading →

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When I Was White

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Will S.

In spite of how great your life turns out, it must be emotionally painful to learn that your identity isn’t at all what you thought it was. That’s the story of Sarah Valentine, chronicled in her memoir, When I Was … Continue reading →

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It Still Takes a Village to Raise Up Children

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Will S.

If there are any children in your life, whether it be your own kids, nieces and nephews, cousins, or just kids who look up to you, talk to them about the consequences of their actions. It really does take a … Continue reading →

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Will S.

From time to time people ask me what musical remakes do I think are better than the original. Most of the remakes are not even close to the level of greatness as the original, even if the remakes present a … Continue reading →

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