Taxing season

Taxes are part of our lives. Doing income taxes is also a necessary evil. I have not yet started and that is the problem. Every year I say I’m going to do this right after the new year. And every year, I don’t. Too overwhelmed with other things. And this year, a little more depression brings me down. My mind goes so fast with so many ideas I want to accomplish that I usually wind up doing nothing. I have work...

17 to enter, 21 to drink

Doesn’t this advertising strike you funny? What are people thinking? When we parents are trying to protect our kids and keep them safe, we are countered at every opportunity it would seem by the business world (at least). On the surface, a dance club for young people would seem to be a good idea. But, come on, when you add drinking and mixing young adults with older adults, what are we really expecting to happen?...

How are you feeling?

People ask you this all the time. It’s a good conversation opener or something to say when you see someone just passing by. All too often, all we say in reply is “okay”. Why? Because people really don’t want to know how we are really feeling. I am feeling unsure of myself. This makes me feel sad. I felt very sad on Sunday when I heard my daughter crying in her room. I held her and tried to comfort...

It’s time for new leaders

To whom it may concern, We have a daughter who is mentally challenged and another daughter who is very gifted. We are continually worried about their education and how they will fit into society and be a productive member. It is very hard to look after the well-being of our entire family. And it becomes even more difficult when we spend time worrying about the direction of the country. That’s why I need to feel...

CBHTF Update

Well, it has been a while since we last heard from CBHTF (Children’s Behavioral Health Task Force). Because of my disorganization, as well as my swinging into depressive/not-caring moods, I thought I missed an opportunity to comment upon the first draft of the report I worked on for the DPW (PA Department of Public Welfare). Why do I say this? Well, I received the draft on April 26 with a note to respond with any...