sleep – Susan Norris

Are you more like the Motel 6 or the Ritz?

Do you take care of yourself? Do you have an annual physical? Do you eat well and exercise? If we are healthy and in good shape, it is not by accident. It is because we make it a priority to do so. When my children were little I used to spend my entire day taking care of them in one way or another. I made sure they were eating a well balanced diet. I took them outside to get fresh air and exercise. I also made sure they got adequate sleep for their growing bodies. Now that they're grown, it's [...]

Got peace?

When was the last time you had a nightmare? I can't remember the last time I experienced one until last night. I woke from a deep sleep last night in a cold sweat, and it wasn't a hot flash. I was physically trembling. The dream seemed so real. I looked around trying to determine where I was and if it was, in fact, reality. I knew there was no hope of sleep without talking through this with my husband (yes, guys, we even have to talk through things in the middle of the night). I woke him up and told [...]