On this day when so many are thinking about reasons to be thankful, I wanted to pause and express my thanks for the privilege of daily serving folks who are brave enough for this journey. Trying to make positive changes in our live is surely the mark of courage. So thank you for taking good …
(even when it’s ten below zero?) I heard myself grumbling about the weather getting cold recently. It made me realize that I hadn’t performed my annual winter magic ritual. So, I looked at the 10 day forecast, picked the coldest morning, and created a calendar event so I wouldn’t forget. I was out on the …
I recently stumbled upon this peculiar past performance by a very talented magician named Tom Mullica. Why the video attracted my attention should be obvious – he uses lit cigarettes in his stage trickery. Furthermore, I’ve always been intrigued by magic and illusions. So, I simply had to watch this video. I think you should, …
To be clear, I don’t own this music or the rights to it. It’s just a great song by Earth , Wind & Fire that seems kinda perfect for TODAY! Movin’ and Groovin’ It’s one of those songs that just makes you want to move! The cool September mornings might have you thinking about going …
(Special thanks to Thadryan* for the illustrations!) Reminiscent of Dr. Seuss, a little rhyme might be of use For those quitting cigarettes (perhaps vaping or snus.)If you want to change, go ahead and read it. There’s help right here, for those who’ll heed it! If you’re in the mood for some silly rhyme, I think …
MENders is an open concept support group for anyone who identifies as male. Our original, in-person meetings were located in Central Massachusetts. We migrated meetings onto virtual platforms in order to continue to provide support during the pandemic. MENders values and protects the privacy of all participants. We’ve created a safe, confidential space where all …
Right up front, here’s my disclaimer: I don’t own the rights to this music or this video, BUT I can’t help but share a 45 year old song that holds up so well! And this song may not have musical, magical (almost medicinal) benefits for you, but it brings a smile to my face every …
You know how much I love music. You know I think music has the power to shift moods and change the complexion of our days. You know I think we should make music a regular part of our daily routines. So… Why doesn’t QuittersWin have an anthem?! Well, I don’t have a good answer except …
Favor is a verb. – “My mother always seemed to favor black jelly beans, so we’d save them for her.” It’s the root of the word favorite, and it’s a noun. “May I ask you a favor?” Today I’m asking some of my favorite folks (Yes, I’m talking to you) to do a favor for …
POTENTIAL SILLY POST WARNING: On the day when millions of people tune in to watch the Superbowl, I thought we might look at things in a slightly different way. So here are some photographs, each of which draw attention to a superb owl! First, this might remind us that there at least two ways to …
Remember that cigarettes are just like squirrels! Until you put one in your mouth and try to set them on fire, they’re both perfectly harmless! =) Keeping it light on a Friday, folks! Let’s go make some folks laugh. Good, clean, fun and laughter are #GoodMedicine (without those pesky child-proof lids!) So let’s find a …
Here’s a (candy) corny Halloween wish for you: May the monsters on at your door be kids seeking a treatMay the terror in your night be a bedmate’s ice-cold feetMay demons that pursue you be on a gameboard, with diceMay things that go bump in your night be a couple hungry miceAnd when life gets …
What it says is really up to you isn’t it? Actually, lots choices can drastically alter our trajectories in life. Sometimes it comes down to how we choose to look at things. If you can’t see the two drastically different ways of interpreting the phrase above, please pause. Give yourself a chance to discover the …
Everybody grab your earbuds today! Let’s use some “good medicine” that comes without a childproof lid. Music has a spectacular capacity to move our mood. Feeling crummy? Craving? Crank up the tunes! We all know it works, so let’s make a HABIT of taking our music with us wherever we go. Music is medicine! From …
Days as lovely as today make me want to walk and walk and walk and not do anything else! In real life, we can’t usually walk like Forrest Gump, but I’ve been impressed by the power of even a brief, brisk walk to dramatically shift a mood and boost energy. One of the things I’ve …
