Look First

You know, one of the things about having Attention Deficit Disorder is that we have a tendency to be impulsive. Act first, think later. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you about all the troubles it can cause in our lives. My mom taught me something when I was just a little girl that […]

Simplify Your Life

Today I got stuck in the need to do laundry trap. You know – when everything you own (including that stuff) is dirty? So you’ve literally got nothing to wear until you do the wash. I had to stay in my pajamas (such a hardship) until my clothes were washed and dried. There is an […]

Happy Thanksgiving

Tomorrow most of us in the United States will celebrate Thanksgiving. I am grateful for many things this year: my home and family, everyone’s health, my friends, and my business. All of you – my readers – are on that list too. I am grateful for each and every one of you – for the […]

ADD Undone

I was sitting at my desk tonight trying to decide what to write about. (Suggestions are always welcome). Anyway, as I was thinking, I glanced over at the ladder that is right next to my desk. No, the ladder that is actually sitting over a corner of my desk. There’s some paint and paintbrushes nearby, […]

The (Non) Social Side of ADHD

Do you ever feel like you let your friends and family down, even when you don’t mean to? I know I do. Last night, my Aunt Mae passed away. When my dad called to tell me, I told him I wouldn’t be attending the out of town funeral because my husband is laid off and […]

Appointments and ADHD

I got my hair cut yesterday. Big deal, right? Actually, it was a big deal, because the last time I was in a salon was August. Since my hair is on the short side and grows quickly, 3 months was way too long to wait. The final straw came the other day when I got […]