A woman’s struggle with anxiety dips into the frightening unknown — Annie pushed the red crayon hard into the page, filling in the line art of a heart. Coloring — her favorite coping skill for anxiety. So typical she thought, the color chosen. She picked a deep red, the sharpest red from the carton. …

My thoughts, good news, and a short list! — Coffee Times was a special place! There’s no replacement for the pub Winston created. Coffee Times had a certain vibe, a particular flavor. Like a cozy coffee shop of stories that easily reached more eyes. I won’t rehash what occurred to end Coffee Times. Search on Medium if you’re unaware…

Yes, according to this woman’s story — I’ve been keeping up-to-date on monkeypox. The virus that’s now traveling throughout the world. In the earlier days, touching items seemed to be low risk for transmission, except for bedding, towels, and clothing. I was surprised when I came across Camille Seaton’s story, a resident of Georgia who believes she…

The awe of earth’s natural fireworks — Thunderstorms are fascinating! I get pumped when in the forecast, and I know I’ll be safe at home. The best place to enjoy the show without dealing with the elements. Where I live in Minnesota, we’ve had marginal risks for storms this summer. The ones that have come through were…