Lest Ye Be Judged
I have a good friend with whom I spent about 10 years growing up together in elementary/high school. She lost her 17-year-old daughter a few days ago in an accident. My son is currently 18 years…
Author Archives: Ryan
Be Kind Anyway
I kind of stopped hearing anything out of Jim, but it actually didn't even occur to me at the time that anything might be wrong...
The New Year’s Resolution Secret Edge
As I write this, it appears another year is in the books. 2015 is a memory – hopefully, a good one – and 2016 has opened its doors to great opportunity! I always love this…
It is Time
I’ve had a rough week. I want to tell you about it, but I think that would only reinforce the notion that I want sympathy for my woes, and that is not the attitude I…
How I Lost 11 Pounds in 10 Days – The Healthy Way
Do you want to lose a bunch of weight and even a couple of inches in a short period? Do you want to do it without endangering your health via pills or malnutrition? Let me…
Lunch, Anyone?
Care to join me for lunch? Let's go through what exactly we want to eat and just how I'm going to make it happen. Trust me.
Uncomfortable Silences
“Cause darling, I’m a nightmare dressed like a daydream.” Those were the nine words rattling around my head over and over and over. Maybe I should rewind a little bit. It was Independence Day in…
Soothing the Sting From a Breakup
You noticed I didn’t say, “Get Over” a breakup, did ya? There’s nothing to get over. It’s true, I feel like all experiences, labeled good or bad by our efficiently judging minds, have their place…
Want to Be Happier?
Have you ever wanted to experience more happiness in your life? Even if you’re already happy, you’ve certainly come to the right place. In my effort to add value to other people’s lives, I created…
Warning: Dramatic Whining and Self-Commiseration Ahead
I have read somewhere before that writing down your frustrations or fears or problems can be a good way to release them, or at the very least put them into perspective. While I’m pretty sure…
