When the Sun Goes Down

It’s October and in three short months, we have lost about three hours of sunlight. We will continue to lose sunlight at the rate of about 2 minutes per day until the winter solstice, which occurs on December 21. Many of us miss these hours of daylight–even if,...

What I Learned Having a Stroke

A few weeks ago I had a mild stroke. I was putting on my makeup, and when I looked into the mirror and smiled to add my blush, I noticed that the left side of my face didn’t go up. I tried “readjusting my lips” and smiled again. Still a broken smile. I quick put on...

When Your Warrior Comes Home Pt II

How can I make it easier for my loved one when they return?  Connect with all the resources that you can before, during and after deployment.  Here are a couple of tips that might help: www.militaryonesource.com offers many resources, including 12 FREE...

Eating Disorder Resources

Methodist Hospital Eating Disorders Institute St. Louis Park, MN 952-993-6200   The Emily Program St. Paul, MN www.emilyprogram.com   Remuda Ranch www.remudaranch.com 800-445-1900   General Articles From Remuda Ranch...

Who Would Want to be Me?

It started like any other day; get up, shower, apply makeup, etc., but before I was even finished with my morning routine the weirdness started.  As I picked up the ringing phone the caller ID read “ITT Tech.”  Odd, why would a technical college be calling me?  I’m...