Sloane Solanto

“Anxiety” by idavaag This is a pretty good illustration on how I feel today. I was hoping this week would be a lot more productive than it has been. I need a little blog therapy…. I need to remind myself to breath too. First off I cannot stand being lied to. Some people think that [...]

A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results.  Wade Boggs  Hey guess what…I am pondering again! LOL No really I am pondering the idea of being a catalyst for change… Let’s start with the definition that is appropriate for what we [...]

 I cried a river of tears last night I let myself and didn’t hold back…I didn’t try and drink it away or take anything to make me sleep…I just held on to Al and cried (none of the other dogs would come near me)…I slept a while and woke up and cried some more..this time [...]

    Image provided by Felt and Wire Shop Yes folks…it is that time again…I am not going to apologize for my site not revolving around art these days…it is not where I am at right now…but I do enjoy it as a forum for my opinions… This morning I am pondering Common Sense…where in [...]

 Hey folks! Although aside from the picture above I have been busy the last few months working on The Creative Wedge with my friend and business partner Barbara…. This weekend in particular revolved around relaxation….it’s not to often one can disconnect and do nothing. It started early last week when I began to feel sick…not that [...]

River are a good reminder that life isn’t always the straight and narrow path you envisioned. I was pondering this thought this morning while walking Al and Sadie. We are taught that you set your goal, achieve it and then you are set on the path to be that normal human in society…staying in the [...]

I lay awake for most of the night last night thinking about the fear of change and also the financial repercussions of a major life changing event. Fortunately my change is a planned change…no unexpected illness or catastrophic event is causing this…95% of the time I am upbeat and positive of this venture and it’s [...]

I did it…but unfortunately I snapped and was in tears before I even began. Although Chris was proud if me he did say that is where I failed. I can’t help it, I am super emotional and I was suffering and that just leads to crying. What did I do? I told my dad I [...]

I love my husband for many different reasons but one of the things I love best is his ability to communicate. I suppose when you are a kid you develop your communication skills from your parents. I have one that shuts down and one that screams bloody murder. I did NOT develop good skills. Fortunately [...]

June 30, 2012, 3:15 AM811 Comments The ‘Busy’ Trap By TIM KREIDER   Anxiety: We worry. A gallery of contributors count the ways. TAGS: ANXIETY, FRIENDSHIP,MODERN LIFE, TIME If you live in America in the 21st century you’ve probably had to listen to a lot of people tell you how busy they are. It’s become the default response when you [...]