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That was the first rattle snake I’ve seen this season. A good reason to stay out of the tall grass and always look before stepping over logs, etc.

I have had a series of little dogs over the years. No special training needed. They light up my life. This morning little Lulu woke me up prancing in circles like a puppy. She is 4 years old. I started the day nlaughing before I was even out of bed.

Just be patient and give her space. Pressure is a big no no, particularly with someone with a trauma history. I know it is hard but if you pressure her it will not turn out as you desire.

Ultimately exercise is good on many fronts. Just start easy, a 10 minute walk and then turn around and walk back. Do it 6 days a week. After a week or so add a little time. My trainer used to have me do some intense still on my bike like hill repeats and intervals. My BP spikes under heavy...

People with trauma are quirky. I am. The gal I have been dating is too. Both of us have trauma histories and our own quirks. My thinking is that I can learn from her but at the same time I am on the receiving end of some weird stuff. For example she has been in Nepal for the past several weeks...

I played on the Husky today. The photo is in the middle of an ocotillo forest. Usually it looks pretty dead but this time of year it is greened up and the foliage are blooming.

I miss having a clue.

I made a quesadilla with some leftover steak, cheese and New Mexican green chili. Yum.

For me I noticed that I haven’t been experiencing it as much as I did. I have also noticed that I no longer need sleep meds which I had to take or not sleep for the past 30 years. I have also noticed I am forgetting to take my anxiety medication fairly regularly. I take that as a good sign. I...

The first thing is to drink some water. Getting outside always helps. Focusing on my breath helps reduce anxiety.

The Cambridge Companion to Jorge Luis Borges. I am a big fan of Borges and I have quit a collection of books by Jim’s and about him. The fun never stops.

Antony makes a good point, we do have a choice. We are bombarded with questionable content constantly and we can choose to disengage. It is a bit harder these days as just not watching TV doesn’t do it anymore. It seems to seep in from everywhere.

One thing I do when I read the news is to say “interesting if true”. I try not to buy into all the sensationalist crap.

Fear

I try to disengage from it all. I think the move in some countries to fire politicians for lying is a good start. I am powerless over the big picture but I do try to be the best person I can be on my micro level. I don’t have much hope for the future of humanity. One thing seems for sure, it...

Cheeseburger, fries and a chocolate shake. Lulu got a plain cheeseburger, no pickles at her request.

I did an hour bicycle ride this morning, yoga later. Yesterday I did a 2hr 40min hike and an hour of yoga afterwards.

Yet another motorcycle. I purchased a 1974 ty250 Yamaha totally on line. It is up in Washington State and I am in southern Arizona 8 miles from the Mexican border. I was going to have it shipped but the shipper messed up so I am driving to pick it up. Lulu and I are doing a road trip in the...

Crip

And then there is the concept of accidental suicide by engaging in dangerous activities. I don’t do a lot of dangerous stuff since I became aware of the concept. I am not sure my current indifference to life is SI or not. It is what it is.

Fitzgerald

Hi and welcome. I am having an autism evaluation in May. A friend suggested it because she saw many autistic traits. I started reading about it and saw a ton more. I also have looked at my personal history and there are a lot of indicators there too. I’m hoping that more labels will help me find...

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Criminal