Depression. Noun. 1. Feelings of severe despondency and and dejection. 2. A long and severe recession in an economy or market. I'm not talking about our economy here, I'm talking about feelings, mood changes, symptoms. Some refer to depression as a common but severe mood disorder that causes some severe symptoms---these affect how you … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
For the Grandparents…
Sunday was grandparent's day. A day I should always remember because my kids have some of the best grandparents. Ever. And because life is busy, I neglected to even remember the day until later that evening. My son was actually born on Grandparent's Day in September of 2007. He was a small guy, but I remember hearing how the nurse went out to … [Read more...]
Remember
Today is a day that remains in the minds of so many Americans. Today we remember the devastating attacks that took place now 16 years ago. Do you remember where you were on 9/11? I was on my way to SIU as an undergraduate. I had an early class (an English one, no doubt). I watched the news (as I still do) before going to school, and I … [Read more...]