Category Archives: Mental Health

Thoughts on 1517 and 2020

Posted on November 3, 2020 by AECRM

On October thirty-first, 1517, Martin Luther posted 95 theses on the Castle Church’s door at Wittenberg, Germany, to voice his concern and objection to some of the church’s practices. He chose the day because the faithful would be attending church … Continue reading →

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A Delightful Getaway

Posted on October 30, 2020 by AECRM

My parents loved any opportunity to flee their hometown and head for the rolling hills in Ohio. Beyond the beautiful landscape, I suspected my father enjoyed seeing horse-drawn buggies, and he certainly had a weakness for Amish baked pies. I … Continue reading →

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Playing Doctor in the Animal Hospital Ward

Posted on September 18, 2020 by AECRM

Let me begin by making apologies. Today, according to the calendar, is POW/MIA Recognition Day, and tomorrow is Rosh Hashanah. I ask for your indulgence because I am not going to talk about anything too serious today. I can’t. Grief … Continue reading →

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The Inability to Forgive

Posted on July 21, 2020 by AECRM

Throughout my life, I have known a handful of people who were seemingly incapable of forgiveness. I found it remarkable as they were also believers who knew well the teachings in Holy Scriptures regarding forgiveness. Worship in a liturgical church, … Continue reading →

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A Pounce of Cats, part 2

Posted on July 7, 2020 by AECRM

Or the Tale of Radcliffe Jellylorum In the last post, dedicated to Chuck, Brent, and Shiela, which you can read here: When the River Won’t Flow: A Pounce of Cats, I told the tale of the cats that were members … Continue reading →

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A Pounce Of Cats

Posted on July 3, 2020 by AECRM

A reader of my blog suggested that it might help me deal with my grief to get a dog. He suggested that having a dog to take for walks, feed, and care for might help me to focus outside myself … Continue reading →

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A Riptide of Grief

Posted on June 30, 2020 by AECRM

Long ago, at Folly Beach in South Carolina, some good times were interrupted by what seemed to me to be an eternity of terror. If you have experience with riptides, you probably know just what I mean. We were in … Continue reading →

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A Short Fuse

Posted on May 26, 2020 by AECRM

I apologize if I have been rude to you.  I lashed out at a friend the other day.  I just lost my temper.  I have not felt very well put together of late. I seem to have little margin to … Continue reading →

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On Manure – Some Doggerel

Posted on October 15, 2017 by AECRM

When you have a tough problem that plagues you And you’ve added some worry and stress You will notice a sweet smell arising: ‘tis a mountain of dung you possess! Adding worry won’t lesson your burden Quite the opposite thing … Continue reading →

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At Arm’s Length

Posted on September 29, 2017 by AECRM

Have you ever been worried sick about a friend or loved one suffering from some illness who keeps everyone at bay?   It can be a terrifying experience.  I have had both close friends and family who suffered from clinical … Continue reading →

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