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Emotional turmoil provides the opportunity to change how we think about ourselves ie our feelings, thoughts and self-cognitions. Can we categorize people into those who see the world as half-empty or half-full?

There is never enough money or time to do things the way they need to be done aesthetically, morally, or legally.

Can we stand 8 months of Republicans and Democrats calling each other names? I wonder if anyone could do a credible job as president being beholden to all those campaign contributors. Campaign finance reform needs to be developed not by those affected by elections but by the people who vote.

Having a career/vocation is interesting because it can help define who you are but also provide certain expectations and limitations of behavior deemed appropriate and acceptable in that career.
There are times when I believe I do good work and others when I queston the value of not only my work but the entire field.

Still working too much, tired and wired, up late to chill out, up early enough to start again. But I love my work, I could do with less of it. It is my choice though.

Sunday early, late Saturday. Hate to go to bed, so much to do when the world sleeps.

Tired after a long week. Will sleep and have a good weekend. Maybe see local music tomorrow and drink beer.

The home team won another super bowl and we got to see most of Janet Jackson's right breast. Can life get any sweeter?

Building a house. Decisions to make, money to figure, interiors to design. permits to get. Chance to create a unique, loving home.

Saw a friend today whose husband had walked out on her last year while he was seriously depressed. She was devasted and never thought that her long marriage would not withstand any trauma. Sadness, anger and loss.