Tag Archives: making it work

Day 3: I’m Still Not Smoking

I should probably title this piece, I’m a non-smoker, but I’m not there yet – mentally. I still feel that urge to have a cigarette. Yesterday, I was in the car running errands and I reached for the cigarettes as a habit until I realized they weren’t in the car and that I’d even gotten rid of my ashtray. It was such a knee jerk to reach for the cigarettes that I actually felt my heart speed up for a moment with adrenaline as fear hit me. I couldn’t have a cigarette. And yes, for a few seconds that generated … Continue reading →

Opposites Attract, but Can it Work?

We know that opposites attract, but can complete opposites manage to have a healthy, lasting marriage? Take a look at James Carville and Mary Matalin. By all accounts, theirs is a happy marriage, yet they are staunch opposites on the political spectrum. Carville, a Democrat campaign manager, and Matalin, a Republican campaign manager, are obviously proud of their relationship and often take the time to share their insights with others. While it may be difficult to be supportive in the heat of debate, they respect each other immensely, know how to agree to disagree, give each other food for thought, … Continue reading →