My dad was not a brain surgeon but he was a very brainy history buff. He collected surgical implements of … More
Tag: Mania
Good Housekeeping according to Mary, Martha & Joan Louise
I have always been a Mary and not much of a Martha. This is not so much a matter of … More
Pajamas, a Personal Manifesto
I am addicted to pajamas. I recently invested in a Pier One wicker dresser just for my pajamas. I have … More
Sur/real: NPR Invisibilia w/Story District!
Woo hoo! This past spring I was honored and overjoyed to be part of NPR Invisibilia’s first live event with … More
Bipolar Bit/Joani: One Day @ a Time
“Besties, Bromances & Soulmates” -Post-Election Therapy
This time last year, I was feeling “Bookish”. Having met Meredith Maslich, at the Story District rebrand bash, I was … More
Grounded Flight
I know nothing of aerodynamics but I do know that I have a helicopter in my head. The propellers begin … More
Bipolar Love: The Tale of Archie & Amelie
“On December 5, 1900, the New York Herald headlines screamed:” “CHANLER ESCAPES Amelie Rives First Husband IS OUT OF ASYLUM … More
Frantic Friday, Manic Monday & The Season of Generosity
We got all dressed up to go Woodies. At Christmas, my mom would get us all dressed up to go … More
Mental Health Day
Remember Ferris Bueller’s Bacchanalia? Ferris’s best class was cutting class. On the verge of graduation, he can’t resist the temptation … More