I laugh because my cats stand like statues a lot, and would try this if I hadn't trained them as kittens not to get onto the kitchen counters or the dining room table. I freak out if they're anywhere near the stove, so they seem to remember my reaction, unless they're trying to test me, … Continue reading First Caturday of February
Year: 2021
Do Not Let Arrogance…
“Do not let arrogance go to your head and despair to your heart; do not let compliments go to your head and criticisms to your heart; do not let success go to your head and failure to your heart.” ―Roy T. Bennett
World Cancer Day 2021
This year, instead of sharing my story, including losing my Grandmother, father, and Uncle to this insidious disease, I'll let other people share their stories. Let's #StandUpToCancer, together. https://www.worldcancerday.org/ https://www.india.com/festivals-events/world-cancer-day-2021-understanding-the-significance-date-and-theme-of-this-day-4393678/
What Are You Looking For In A Therapist?
You've seen the title of this piece, so let me start by saying this question has been asked of me by my doctor, and it's a long story. Overall, my best response was, "Someone who isn't an asshole. Someone who isn't going to waste my time, and someone whose office I will not leave more … Continue reading What Are You Looking For In A Therapist?
Imbolc 2021
Imbolc is celebrated today until tomorrow, at sundown. It is directly in between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Traditionally, this is a fire festival, but seeing as how it's snowing, I might light a candle later and meditate on it for a bit.
Where Did This Month Go?
I blinked and it is January 31st. Another mindfuck. I've had a lot to say, a lot to think about, and a lot I didn't write this month. I'd start to say something and it would irk me, so I'd draft it and move on. In the meantime, I did manage to read over sixty … Continue reading Where Did This Month Go?
Etiquette
I'm highly impressed with the cat's posture. Little feet on the plate... I can't stop laughing. For the record, I trained my cats, as kittens, NOT to go on the dining room table or the kitchen counters, and they're generally good about listening because I made it a mandatory thing. Occasionally, I'll catch them testing … Continue reading Etiquette
Darkness Is A Strange Thing
“Darkness is a strange thing — it is both infinite and confining; it holds you tight in its grasp, but it holds you suspended in a void. Silence operates in a similar way. Slowly the two combine to become a threat." ―Reggie Oliver
Asian American mental health stigma: Why does it exist?
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/asian-american-mental-health I have noticed this isn't up for discussion in most Asian American homes, and as a result, people suffer greatly, quietly, until it's too late. The stigma needs to end.
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 