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Technically it is Still Summer — But Fall is Inching its Way In
In my little corner of New Mexico, the Fall trickles in slowly, and I track its progression by the birds.
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Thought About Switching to an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
Published in Invisible Illness
The basics of the anti-inflammatory diet are to get rid of everything that is known or suspected of causing inflammation. This includes the usual suspects — wheat, peanuts, dairy, sugar, caffeine, and shellfish. And the less well known— tomatoes, potatoes, tofu, citrus, and corn.
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From ENTP to INTP to INFP ~ Flaws and Problems with Myers-Briggs
Even with its flaws, I'm still a fan.
As most humans working for corporate America in the last several decades, I know my Myers-Briggs type. As a student of psychology, I also see its limits.
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Eating Out with Food Sensitivities Stressing You Out? Try These Tips
Published in Invisible Illness
I always worry people will see me as high maintenance — do you?
I'm dreading the return to normal — the best part of the pandemic? I didn't have to eat out EVER.
But socializing is starting to normalize, and I won't be able to stay home forever. The thing is, there isn't anything I struggle with more than an invitation to dine.
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Nonlinear Thinkers — Here is How an INTP Masters Content Creation
My question, over the years as a project manager and now as a freelance writer, is:
How do I harness the power of my natural inclinations for the good of my projects?
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Recycling, New Mexico Style
Published in Tea with Mother Nature
You are on your own here, in our little corner of New Mexico — Soccoro County doesn’t have recycling beyond cardboard. There used to be a once-a-month drop-off for cans, tins, paper, but it disappeared just after discovering it.
But that is it.
Oh, and we were halfway to closing our new house before we realized there wasn’t any trash service.
