So…there was no Saturday Sanity last Saturday. Actually, there were no posts at all last weekend.
Why, you ask?
Because it was freaking gorgeous outside and I said to myself and anyone who would listen, “You know what? I am not getting on the computer today.”
Very uncharacteristic of me.
I’m actually not on the computer today, either, and won’t be tomorrow. I’m off celebrating my birthday this weekend. Yeah, it was Wednesday, but who can properly celebrate during the work week? Not I. However, I’m back to being responsible and have prepared this week’s Saturday Sanity ahead of time.
Enjoy!
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Today is World Mental Health Day.
Sometimes I write a post dedicated to particular mental health awareness days, and sometimes I just provide a round up of all the awareness events taking place throughout a particular month.
I chose the former for World Mental Health Day because I stumbled across I Believe: A poem for World Mental Health Day on YouTube this morning, and really wanted to share it.
The poem isn’t specifically geared toward mental health awareness; rather, the awareness of all that is and all that can be good, hopeful, and compassionate in the world. And isn’t that what mental health …read more

Welcome to October, lovely readers! Home to Halloween, my birthday, and a plethora of mental health- and brain-related awareness events:
Brain Injury Awareness Month – The Brain Injury Association of America offers free, downloadable materials to help educate yourself and others about brain injuries.
Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week – The BACCHUS Network provides an online manual to give information about facts and resources, as well as ideas for promotional materials and fundraising, so you’ll be prepared when this year’s Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week kicks off on October 19. Once you’re finished there, learn more about the 12 Steps from Mark over at …read more