Greetings all, The times are "strange" indeed. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything - right now. As I write this I am following our Pinellas county elected leader's request that non-essential services/businesses close for a time by staying at home. While I consider what I do to be vital and important I do not think it rises to the level...[ read more ]
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/12/12/676214086/fentanyl-surpasses-heroin-as-drug-most-often-involved-in-deadly-overdoses Here is a link (I hope!!) to an article concerning the rise of fentanyl related overdoses. We need to all be aware of the insidious nature of alcohol and drug addiction in our country. Unfortunately the political world is focused on other things than the huge number of people dying everyday because of drug abuse/addiction. Tell your federal...[ read more ]
These are crazy, chaotic times we live in my friends. Depending on where you live and how well you maintain your personal boundaries, there an untold number of “distractions” vying for your time. Stuff like the latest work deadline, children’s sports practice, piano lessons, picking up groceries, appointments with doctors, teachers, and etc. That is not to mention the “good...[ read more ]
I guess it is appropriate to comment on the recent suicide deaths that are in the news cycle (Anthony Bordain, Kate Spade), and the attention on the number of suicides each day in US. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 15-24 year old, and 25-34 year old individuals. Suicide...[ read more ]