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022014
Times when there are no new posts for a while usually means I’m busy, busy, busy. I’ve had so many projects going I’ve hardly had time for myself or any drawing or writing. One new thing is this new client … Continue reading
Posted in 2014, Onward & Upward, Ruminations
Tagged money, parenting, school, TIME, work
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092213
Lately I’ve decided to review and/or finish some of my books about ADD that I have had for several years, like these two for instance: “Moms with ADD” and “10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD,” both of which I got … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, Onward & Upward, Ruminations
Tagged ADD/HD, books, magic, money, writing
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INSANITY?
CONNECTIONS… I often tend to see the “connectedness” between seemingly disparate things; I constantly see examples of the ways things are connected. But sometimes it can be hard to pinpoint just how a thing might relate to another thing, even … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, Ruminations
Tagged books, history, insanity, money, NATURE, philosophy, politics, questions, relationships
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About Money & Creativity
In 2010, I was given some information by Molly, my therapist, who is also a very talented artist, about an organization/program known as “A.R.T.S. Anonymous.” At the time, I didn’t really pay much attention to it other than read it … Continue reading
Underearner Questionnaire
Do You Think You Might Be a Compulsive Under-earner? Most compulsive under-earners answer “yes” to at least eight of the following questions. (You will need to print this out to mark your answers.) Yes No 1. Do you have little … Continue reading
“UA Thinking”
Underearning and Our Thinking In UA, we define twelve Symptoms of Underearning. Many of us immediately recognize these symptoms and identify with them. But a symptom is only what appears on the surface. The underlying cause occurred over many years. … Continue reading
About “Underearners Anonymous”
ABOUT UA — an introduction What Is Underearners Anonymous? Underearners Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with one another that they may solve their common problem and help one another recover from under-earning Members … Continue reading
1/4/2013
I have discovered/learned a couple of things this week: 1. You can’t count on anything where health insurance is concerned. I went to the pharmacy, as I do the first of every month to pick up my prescription (that I … Continue reading
2011 in Review
2011 Summary This has been the hardest year for me to summarize. Because it has been so ugly and distressing it has made me sick just re-reading about it all. The ugliness starts at the end of 2010 when it … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, Annual Summary, Onward & Upward
Tagged anger, creativity, ENVIRONMENT, money, pain, relationships
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12/21/2011
Winter Solstice What do I want to work on in this week’s Group? What difficulties and challenges do I currently struggle with? 1. MONEY. Why must I always battle with poverty and financial humiliation and distress? How do I change … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, Onward & Upward, Ruminations
Tagged creativity, money, pain, personal growth
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11/6/2011
And I have come to a grinding halt. I have not done a thing these past two weeks but sit here, depressed. I’ve slept a lot, watched TV a lot; have only done what’s been absolutely required like getting Dalton to … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, Ruminations
Tagged creativity, ENVIRONMENT, grief, magic, money, pain, spirit
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5/6/2011
There are some things on my mind that I want to address – perhaps with Molly. (1) About MONEY: But what is there to discuss? I am hanging in there; something will change for the better. A NEW THOUGHT: To … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, Onward & Upward, Ruminations
Tagged ADD/HD, ENVIRONMENT, fear, money, relationships
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How to have a yard sale
One day I scoured the Internet for information about how to have a garage/yard sale. And I took information from several different places and compiled the following. (My apologies to anyone I might have “stolen” from without giving credit. I … Continue reading
“Goals Group” 2010
This year for Goals Group I brought in a framed quote that I had hung on the wall above my desk at home. I decided this was a very important thing for me to remember: “Smile, breathe, and go slowly.” … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Annual Summary, Onward & Upward
Tagged ADD/HD, anger, creativity, fear, goals, money, pain, personal growth, relationships
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A.R.T.S. Anonymous
A.R.T.S. TRAITS We grew up in an atmosphere of invalidation which resulted in ambivalence about our artistic expression. In any given twenty-four hour period we find ways, consciously or unconsciously, to avoid doing that which gives us the most joy … Continue reading
Posted in Onward & Upward, Tools
Tagged art, creativity, goals, money, personal growth, TIME
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9/22/2009
I just re-read the things I wrote last week about ADD and giftedness, etc. I love to research, learn, and explore new ideas. And I am recalling the sense of “bliss” and serenity that I experienced for the better part … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Onward & Upward, Ruminations
Tagged ADD/HD, anger, creativity, fear, goals, money, pain
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“Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness”
Here is a song that dropped into my head one day. The Universe threw me a bone – it jumped out and I had to hurry to the paper to catch it. The “story” that came to mind with … Continue reading
12/4/2008
Tomorrow is my birthday. I don’t really care. (Or do I?) I’m back in bed. I worked on my manuscript this morning for close to two hours. I have a hard time getting started on it. Then I have a … Continue reading
Dazed and Confused in the 21st Century…
I get so confused. So much of the time I just don’t even know who I am. I will start believing myself to be the person I want to be and feel good about that for a time, and even … Continue reading
Posted in 2008, Onward & Upward, Ruminations
Tagged ADD/HD, money
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