archaicsarcasm.bsky.social
@archaicsarcasm.bsky.social
Psychologist. Writer. Living with dogs, cats, horses, husband. Maintaining fitness with arthritic knees. Mom to independent adults. Way too introverted to feel comfortable sharing on social media!!!
Our Dutchie looks like he has shorter fur, but when it comes to shedding, he punches above his weight.
July 1, 2026 at 4:32 PM
The fire blew up from 40 acres yesterday to 28,000 acres today. Very dangerous for firefighters and people in its path.
June 28, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Porridge
May 31, 2026 at 5:44 PM
That'll do Pig.
The Book of Babe
April 17, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Similar, but the Violent Femmes for me. In college, I thought I thought they were edgy af...
January 21, 2026 at 6:58 PM
And it matches the gilt and drapes in the oval office.
January 16, 2026 at 9:15 PM
This is one of my favorite books ever! Masterful use of second person.
December 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Yep! Lots of parents have an "Ah ha" moment after their kids are diagnosed. Glad to hear that you and your kiddo got some answers!
November 20, 2025 at 11:58 PM
It's also harder to recognize anxiety in kids with ADHD. When kids don't recognize feelings of anxiety and/or don't have the words to describe their feelings, they often act out.
November 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Kids who don't develop emotional regulation skills struggle at school and at home. Psychiatry appointments aren't long enough to teach these skills. That's how kids end up on powerful atypical antipsychotics.
November 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The most effective treatment for ADHD in kids is meds plus therapy. The most effective therapy is parent-supported behavior therapy to develop positive behavioral supports. Impaired emotional regulation is a pretty common executive dysfunction . Kids need to learn tools to manage their emotions.
November 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Calling this ageism ignores the reality of cognitive and physical decline in eldery. It's not just dementia and memory. Scientific literature documents changes in cognitive flexibility, processing speed, and sometimes personality. Anecdotes about a few super-agers don't support a charge of ageism.
November 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We encourage milkweed in our pasture for Monarchs and other pollinators. Always lovely to see them soaring against a blue September sky
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I still remember seeing that cover in the corner drug store (back when they still sold paperbacks). Your painting started my journey into Pern!
September 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I've bought several books based on recommendations here.
July 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Thanks for doing this. I wrote my legislators and shared your link.
June 24, 2025 at 1:36 AM