Intractable problems

Intractable problems

Trish and I have been suffering with eggs sticking to our pans for a while. Our nonstick pans no longer function as intended. We tried seasoning the pans with oil, but no luck. Trish had enough and searched for new solutions. A couple of YouTube videos later and she...
No time like the present

No time like the present

Stuck at home unexpectedly with more free time on your hands? Maybe it’s a good opportunity to do something you’ve been avoiding. What have you been thinking you would do if you just had the time? Are there books you’ve wanted to read that haven’t got to? Even...
The best planner

The best planner

The best planner, calendar or to do list is the one you will actually use. It doesn’t matter if it’s paper or electronic. What’s important is that you remember to update it regularly and look at it often enough that it reminds you to do things before they’re due. I’ve...
This too shall pass

This too shall pass

During a recent 21-day meditation challenge, I was asked to reflect on the following parable: There was a king who said to the court sages: “I have a ring with one of the finest diamonds in the world. I want to hide a message under the stone that can be useful...
Another try

Another try

If you try something that’s supposed to be really good for you and don’t like it, you might need to give it another chance. Maybe you weren’t ready or it wasn’t the right one for you. I tried meditation a couple of different ways and didn’t really notice any benefits....