Well, I wasn’t planning on writing another cat obituary so soon, but here we are. Our cat, Twinky, passed away today. His death hurts in a different way compared to when our cat, Missy, passed in March. We adopted Twinky, a Norweigan Forest cat, back in June 2003 when he was just a little kitten. … Continue reading
Our cat, Missy, passed away yesterday. The last time I dealt with the loss of a pet was back in 2003 when we had to put down our first cat, Nicky. Later that year, my rabbit, Snowflake (nicknamed Snowy), passed away as well. Of course, we’ve all experienced how incredibly difficult it is to come … Continue reading
Recently I’ve discovered the positive effects of practicing mindfulness. Simply put, mindfulness is the act of focusing on the present moment. If you’re someone like me with an overactive mind, who’s constantly thinking and analyzing and ultimately worrying too much, you’ll find that those thoughts can negatively impact your overall well-being. Mindfulness teaches you to … Continue reading
BoJack Horseman is a show about an anthropomorphic horse who’s in a constant battle with his inner demons, self-created or otherwise, ranging in depression, narcissism, self-loathing, addiction and many others. Among the biggest questions BoJack tries to come to terms with are: Am I a good person? Is it too late for me to change? Will I … Continue reading
It’s the final day of 2016, and what a year it’s been, to say the least. Between a tumultuous presidential election and the deaths of many beloved public figures, from authors to actors to singers and more, people are collectively more than ready to bid this year adieu and welcome 2017 with open arms. As we ring … Continue reading
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a huge procrastinator. I have been all my life. That said, I’ve always been a disciplined student and a conscientious worker, someone who understands the importance of meeting deadlines. I’ve never allowed my procrastination habits to hinder my success in work or school. Sure, when I was … Continue reading
The character of Arnold originated in a comic strip as well as a trilogy of claymation shorts: “Arnold Escapes From Church,” “The Arnold Waltz” and “Arnold Rides His Chair,” the last of which aired during an episode of Sesame Street. In the shorts, Arnold is a 5-year-old boy with a hyperactive imagination who doesn’t say a word … Continue reading
