http://www.manicmeltdown.com Sanity In An Insane World Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:57:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Well, many of us hear that "Do as I say, not as I do" thing as children, and yes, it's annoying. But Ms. Sanity has inadvertantly provided a fabulous example of things not to do, and why people say that "do as I say..." thing. It can be helpful when ... http://www.manicmeltdown.com/2009/11/26/trying-too-hard/ We all have challenges in our lives, there's no question of that. And some years (decades?) are far more challenging than others. However, there are some time-tested and fairly (to Ms. Sanity) unquestionable "laws" of life that will go a long way to helping folks lead happier, lest angst-filled lives.  ... http://www.manicmeltdown.com/2009/10/27/five-things-for-a-happier-life/ Apologies for this drive by posting (and slow posting schedule of late...) but I've been up to my eyeballs in a multitude of levels and your Ms. Sanity hesitates to write you darling people unless she's feeling at least marginally sane. Anyway, ran across this, and it needed more eyeballs: Apparently Rep. ... http://www.manicmeltdown.com/2009/09/30/republican-ideas-about-health-care-in-a-nutshell-quotation-of-the-century/ I am really, really, really, really tired of the blatant, self serving, and manipulative lies coming out of the Right wing and the $1.4 million/day (look it up!) health insurers' lobby regarding possible changes to the US health care system. Over and over and over ad nauseum I've seen blogs and ... http://www.manicmeltdown.com/2009/09/02/health-care-in-usa/ Obviously this blog is called Manic Meltdown, and just as clearly to those who look around a bit, I rarely write about truly being manic. That’s largely because I rarely am manic, myself, I’m more of a unipolar depressive type myself, when my grip slips. (Yes, I know, ... http://www.manicmeltdown.com/2009/08/31/of-mania-and-manic-meltdowns/ In these challenging economic times, many people are thinking about going back to college. Many former service members recently became eligible for extra economic incentives for doing so. This is a good thing – a sane thing, even - and as someone once told me, “They can take everything away ... http://www.manicmeltdown.com/2009/08/20/online-college-degrees/ Ok, so it's only one step, but it's a biggie. That step is... to get inspired. And stay that way. You may think, gentle reader, that this is easier said than done, but the truth is, it depends a great deal on what you are putting into your mental computer, ... http://www.manicmeltdown.com/2009/08/13/improve-your-life-in-one-easy-step/ One thing I have always loved is quotations...they can make you think, make you laugh, and change your perspective on things. "Quotey Quotes" is now offering a free, self updating quote badge for blogs, myspace, etc. So without further ado, here's mine. Have a good day! http://www.manicmeltdown.com/2009/08/08/quotey-quote-of-the-day/ Apologies for being missing; the workload has been rather heavy and I've been watching events far more closely due to the potential for real health care reform in this country. Unfortunately your Ms. S. is trying valiantly to stay sane watching the crazies come out in full force AGAINST said ... http://www.manicmeltdown.com/2009/08/04/insanity-everywhere-links-on-us-health-care/ One of the things you'll hear frequently when discussing health care  with Americans has to do with "the reason why prescription drugs are SO expensive in the USA." Those of you reading from outside this country may be surprised to hear that the average person on the street in the ... http://www.manicmeltdown.com/2009/07/20/lies_told_about_us_health_care/