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The book review page is back.  This week’s instalment is covering “The Path To Inner Peace  The 44 Zen Stories that saved My Life and Will Change Yours,” by Sumitra Shakya. I’ve just finished reading this for the second time.  It is recommended you read it three times or more, no more than a chapter […]

Last Friday at our NAMIpasco support group I was asked what my goals for the coming week were.  I shared my biggest goal was to write my Blog.  The Executive Directo, Debbie P. asked how many instalments I was going to write, my answer was, shooting for 6 but no less than 4.  Sounded like […]

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been writing on Charlois Odds + Ends about my seven-year plan, my Franklin Covey Planner, And my short- and long-term goals.  Having goals and planning for the future is a good thing, however. As I was reminded at our NAMI support group and then again in the book I’m […]

Tuesday, and a lot has happened.  Rob is still with us; basically, some things happened, and he missed his bus.  That threw him into a tailspin and so he is still around, more irritated than ever.  Another situation to work on over the rest of this month. Spoke with Maria, my Life Coach, and we […]

It has been quite some time since I have made an entry in this column, so, I’ll try and refresh our minds as to the sources of this Philosophy.  The authors seek not the giving more authority to some faiths over others.  We believe all traditions seek the same goals, love and peace among all […]

Greetings fellow travelers.  I have had the opportunity to do some reflection over these last few days, and I have come up with some ideas that I believe are worth sharing.  Last week’s instalment of Odds + Ends had me reflect on the idea of coming up with a seven-year life plan.  Today I want […]

Today is another day and it appears it could be interesting.  Yesterday afternoon we dropped Rob and his service dog, Wookie, in Tampa for a concert.  He was planning on spending the night there with friends before boarding the Thursday afternoon bus for Kentucky.  A situation arose when Wookie got out of his harness and […]

I have started the process of coming up with a life plan.  I’m giving myself until my birthday on June 11th, 2025, to have a seven-year plan laid out.  I’ve chosen seven years because it signifies a complete sabbatical cycle; symbolism means a lot to me so it’s appropriate that this cycle be a major […]

November 4th, 2024, and it was to be my last day at the Owingsville Manor after nearly 6 years as a resident.  It all came crashing down when we had a meeting with the director, Sharlene Goes.  We were informed that the Manor would be closing, and we had until November 11th, 2024, to find […]

I’m back!  I have successfully moved to Florida but not yet settled in.  This has been very difficult for me.  From being notified that we had to vacate the Manor, to actually getting moved in.  Most of my stuff is in storage but we are getting things placed where they belong in the house.  It […]