From the Desk of Mandy Manley
Fans of the Legend of Zelda game series have been playing versions of it since 1986 when it was introduced in Japan. Every iteration of the game, from the original version for the Nintendo game console through Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom has a baseline function with some next-level symbolism. In fact,…
Trauma can push us to superhuman lengths … but at what cost? If you’re old enough to read this by yourself, you’ve likely endured some sort of trauma. It can be something as innocuous as being passed over for recognition, or as damaging as you can fathom. For those who have experienced trauma significant enough…
Unplugging from modern life is a challenge, so I recently decided to take a 3-day midweek trip to a Postcard cabin (formerly Getaway) to do just that. Postcard campsites are springing up around major cities in the US, offering city-dwellers like me a place to go within a short drive to relax, unwind, and reconnect…
A non-professional’s take on knowing when to reach out for help. You might want to consider finding a licensed counselor if:
Does turning 40 still mean you’re “over the hill?” We are turning 40. People I grew up with have turned 40 and are moving into what has, until recently, been called “middle age.” When our parents, aunts and uncles, teachers, etc. were turning 40 a few decades ago, they threw each other “Over the Hill”…