Plenty of things happened this week for which I’m thankful. I talked to two of my favorite editors, spent some much needed time with a loved one, realized there was more money in the bank than I thought, and helped someone find a job.
Chopper even found her favorite ball – one that’s been lost for almost two weeks – which means I can stop relying on those tennis ball-type toys that she demolishes in five minutes.
However, I was also reminded once again that money tends to make the world go ’round, which seems to be the only reason the release …read more

I can’t believe I just discovered this.
And, in all honesty, I didn’t discover it. My mother, who’s obsessed with freebies, discovered it.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers tons of mental health publications, brochures, posters, notepads, and cards for you to order – for free.
I know, I was ecstatic, too.
And why I say “tons,” I mean tons. From anti-stigma posters to advocacy magnets to useful notepads to informational brochures, SAMHSA has it covered.
These are excellent items for everyone – mental health consumers and their loved ones, mental health advocates, and mental health professionals – so visit their …read more