Age is relative. For instance, to my mom, I’m young while to a twenty-something, I’m old. Either way, when you hit 40, you’re in the back nine, and since my dad died at 63 from a second heart attack (he won the first round), there’s a good chance I’m not getting in a full 18. If you didn’t get … [Read more...]
Dealing with Death
Death sucks. That’s the bottom line... or in this case, it’s the first line. There’s something unnatural about it, especially when it’s a surprise. One of the hardest aspects of death is how final it is. I can go years not talking to old friends and be fine because I know they’re there. It’s … [Read more...]
Depression vs Grief vs SAD
Tis the season... for depressive states. More and more we hear about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) where people are affected by the seasons, particularly the darker ones. Something that is helpful to understand is that there is a difference between a depressive state (SAD), depression, and … [Read more...]