Category Archives: Health and Wellness

What did I just do?

Posted on March 23, 2013 by kyra333

Every once in a while I wonder why I have a splitting headache; For relief I try taking a walk, reading, wine and then whine… to no avail. Finally it occurs to me to put down the hammer I have … Continue reading →

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Meet my Little Fat Man

Posted on February 9, 2013 by kyra333

Years ago my friend Michael made a mean martini, incredibly dry; in fact all he would do is open the bottle of vermouth next to the gin glass. That was it. Michael was an athletic, funny, sweet, easy-going guy most … Continue reading →

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Baby Tough

Posted on January 1, 2013 by kyra333

“I believe in you so much I could die from the words that you say” -Dashboard Confessional Many people are not familiar with the term Baby Tough. It was born on a Christmas day some 5 or 6 years ago … Continue reading →

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Santa, Michael Jackson and the Miracle Martini Shaker

Posted on December 17, 2012 by kyra333

Well there’s a lot of hub-bub this time every year about the fat man and his role in the holiday season. No, I’m not talking about Al Roker, jeez he got the gastric by-pass done. I’m talking about the other … Continue reading →

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Breathe

Posted on November 19, 2012 by kyra333

I am a counselor. I have had many titles in this field some of which are School Counselor, Life/Transition/Interview Coach, Intuitive/Grief Counselor, friend, cheerleader, confident and pain in the ass. I do all of these things exceedingly well. Much of … Continue reading →

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Measuring Small and Odd

Posted on November 10, 2012 by kyra333

Standing at a cash register the other day I asked the shopkeeper how earnest the meter people were on Saturdays. She had no definitive answer and basically said it was a crap shoot. I then mused out loud that it … Continue reading →

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A Snail’s House

Posted on October 29, 2012 by kyra333

Many of us grew up in houses that were filled with dreams, dysfunction and dictators. We were told who we were, what we liked and disliked, what to do, say, think and feel… sometimes in loving ways, sometimes not. There … Continue reading →

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Blood and Wine

Posted on September 10, 2012 by kyra333

They say blood is thicker than water. I don’t know from water but I do know from wine, and blood is definitely thicker. I know it is a metaphor but it is also a science experiment waiting to happen, or … Continue reading →

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Mouse Trap

Posted on August 19, 2012 by kyra333

An old friend used to tease me that I got paid to color, sword fight, play CandyLand and Mouse Trap. Yea I know what you are thinking, who doesn’t? The truth is I bet most of us are playing some … Continue reading →

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Standing on Jell-O

Posted on July 23, 2012 by kyra333

Statistics for LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender) teens that commit or attempt suicide are anywhere between 2- 6 times higher than heterosexual teens depending on what publication you are reading. Adolescences are fraught with uncertainty stemming from not knowing … Continue reading →

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