Category Archives: Life in General

Fighting Procrastination with “The 100 Method”

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Neil

There are chores that give me anxiety.   Some that give me the most trouble are quite simple on the surface, like making a phone call or renewing a gym membership.   But indecision creeps in and I end up … Continue reading →

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Dinner in D.C.

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Neil

“I’m visiting Maryland next week” I emailed Laurie eight days before my trip. “You want to get together on Friday?” “Sure. You want me to round up everyone who lives in the area?” “Nah.” I said “nah,” not because I … Continue reading →

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The Planning of Maryland

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Neil

Is there any cliche more annoying than “Life happens when you are making other plans?  I hate this expression for the obvious reason –  because it speaks the truth. My father planned family vacations three years ahead of time.  No … Continue reading →

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Blog Held Hostage: Third Update

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Neil

1) I have set up a date for when I am traveling to Los Angeles, and moving my stuff from Sophia’s place. 2)  Sat across from an available woman, for at least an hour in real life, and flirted with … Continue reading →

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Next Stop, Maryland

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Neil

If you remember, in the beginning of March, I took at bus trip to the Berkshires to visit Jenn.  The bus trip was like therapy, pushing me to change.  It was the open road — the moving landscape, the assortment … Continue reading →

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The Master Advice-Giver

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Neil

This might surprise you, but others come to me seeking advice on life issues, and I am known to be “brilliant” in helping people make decisions.  That is odd, isn’t it?  It makes me wonder about the personal lives of … Continue reading →

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The Titanic Birthday Card

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Neil

The downward spiral started in the “Peter Pan” bus returning home from the Berkshires in the beginning of March.  It was snowing outside, flakes five times bigger than I had ever seen before.  I had just said good-bye to Jenn … Continue reading →

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Blog Held Hostage: First Update

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Neil

I’m allowed to change my mind.  Rather than stop writing on my blog, as I mentioned on my last post, I can USE my writing space as a public record of how I am dealing with these five seemingly simple, … Continue reading →

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The Not Impossible Dreams

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Neil

I’m not blogging again until – 1)  I have set up a date for when I am traveling to Los Angeles, and moving my stuff from Sophia’s place. 2)  Decided in which city I’m going to live. 3)  Sat across … Continue reading →

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Operation

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Neil

A medical degree is not essential.  Just a steady hand and nerves stronger than a mighty oak tree.  Mentally fit as as a steel plank.  But gentle as a whispering dandelion. Hello, my name is Neil, and these are my … Continue reading →

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