My Visit to the Westmoreland Sleep Center!

On Thursday, I had an appointment at the Westmoreland Sleep Center. I was referred to them by the kidney doctor whom I visited the week prior. It was a quick visit and I learned a lot from the doctor there. My appointment was at 3pm. As I usually do, I arrive early, and was ableContinue reading “My Visit to the Westmoreland Sleep Center!”

The Bags are Back!

For those of you rooting for me in my nontraditional fashion journey, the rumors of its demise have been greatly exaggerated again.  But first, Tuesday’s weather brought with it a Spring preview. For me, it was a nice drive down to Connellsville for my first in person Laurel Highlands Toastmasters meeting since September. 55 degreesContinue reading “The Bags are Back!”

Wearing our Hearts on our Sleeves at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!

It felt good to drive down to Connellsville on Tuesday night for my Laurel Highlands Toastmasters meeting. It felt even better telling myself that I’m all in after a January slump. Whether or not I honor that remains to be seen. Meeting online is nice but it has its setbacks. I can’t tell you howContinue reading “Wearing our Hearts on our Sleeves at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!”

The February Thaw!

Today is Super Bowl Sunday! I’m not wanting New England to have more wins than Pittsburgh, so I’m rooting for the Seahawks. Seattle’s defense was top ranked in 2013 when they beat Denver, and they were back up there in this wild 2025 season. My best memory of the big game was that time thatContinue reading “The February Thaw!”

Books I’m Reading (in February and beyond)

January has come and gone (finally!) and while it’s still going to be cold this week, there may be some light at the end of the tunnel.  This morning saw many venture up to Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney to see what the groundhog was predicting. Spoiler Alert: Phil saw his shadow, meaning six more weeksContinue reading “Books I’m Reading (in February and beyond)”

A Look Ahead To February!

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to be done with January. From the tragedies in Minneapolis, to seasonal depression, winter storms, and extreme cold, January 2026 has left its mark. Despite a lackluster start to the new year though, I still have a lot to look forward to in February and beyond. I still postedContinue reading “A Look Ahead To February!”

Mental Health Series: The Past

In today’s blog, I discuss snow, mental health, and the past.  If you were lucky enough to stay home today, chances are you got to stay inside and enjoy the snow. Or, you were outside shoveling it. In my dad’s case, he was using the snowblower. Please take your time if you’re removing snow asContinue reading “Mental Health Series: The Past”

Mental Health Series: Decluttering

This morning, I began the process of decluttering. First up is my wardrobe as I have accumulated too much. I was able to get a few garbage bags worth of clothes I never wore. This will go to Goodwill or Salvation Army with time. Maybe next week. The decluttering will happen in waves and itContinue reading “Mental Health Series: Decluttering”

Mental Health Series/Attitude

This blog is part of the Mental Health Series that I’ll be doing that goes through February. In it, I’ll be focusing on the things we can control, as well as what we can’t control. Today’s blog will highlight what we can do something about, and that would be our attitude.  Attitude is a nounContinue reading “Mental Health Series/Attitude”