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

After the controversy sparked over the adoption of the name “Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum,” and after I watched TAPS declare the place haunted, I haven’t really kept up with what’s going on in Weston, West Virginia (and all around the nation) regarding the old mental health hospital.
It’s not that I’m not interested. I just haven’t heard anything new.
However, that’s not the case with Mental Health Notes readers, Jason.
Jason recently journeyed to Weston to tour the hospital of a thousand names, and graciously checked in with Mental Health Notes to share a few details about and pictures of his adventures.
You can view …read more