Olympics Only OT

That was brutal. And awesome. Did you catch Michael Phelps feet? He really is part amphibian. Most of you had your head in the basket watching men’s synchronized diving. THEY ARE ATHLETES, NOT OBJECTS. More of the same so far as events are concerned today. Here’s a summary of the biggest stories from yesterday.

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QOTD: How Spa Savvy Are You?

Lala’s admission that she must wear ‘massage panties’ inspired me to make an appointment for one for myself later today. Six hours of weeding yesterday made my back one big knot. It also got me thinking about all the various spa services I’ve heard mentioned at Crass over the year(s). Vagazzling, mani/pedis, reflexology,  facials, massage, waxing  and body scrubs are many of the services Crassers seem to enjoy. Continue reading →

You’re Probably Trying Too Hard on the Things that Don’t Matter

A therapist friend recently asked me for advice. (No this isn’t the opening remark at the American Psychiatric Association convention.) She was feeling remiss about starting, and not keeping up with, a blog. What with her practice and her actual life, her energies didn’t seem to be directed into blogging. I actively listened (until she took a long breath, I’m only human after all) and asked her “why do you want a blog?” “I guess I don’t, I just thought I should” she replied. I assured her that no one is watching. Continue reading →

MOlympics Only OT

Shuttlecocks, bows and arrows, ribbons, bouncing balls, ball slapping, paddling, punching, stabbing, tossing, spiking, serving, diving, and some Puerto Rican judo. Also, don’t drop the soap your medal in the shower. Apparently, it will break. Continue reading →