Why ruminating is bad for you.

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2011/01/20/why-ruminating-is-unhealthy-and-how-to-stop/

When I was young I used to ruminate or brood.Looking back it made me feel terrible.But  thinking is not the same as ruminating.And neither change our reality unless we act.To stop ruminating it may be enough to say it does not usually help when you feel down.Then maybe take a walk,look at the world of nature.Try talking to a kind friend instead if you can.

A NYT special about Alison Lurie

A NYT special about Alison Lurie

Alison Lurie has long been a favorite author of mine. I am just re-reading her at the moment.

This is a collection of reviews of all  her novels.I think the best one is, The War between the Tates.She has a delightful sense of humor and an ability  to create truly alive believable people..

I found this quote which will show you what she is like.

You can’t write well with only the nice parts of your character, and only about nice things. And I don’t want even to try anymore. I want to use everything, including hate and envy and lust and fear.”
Alison Lurie, Real People

Stock up now.Beat the winter blues by entering a new world.