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What Dreams May Come?

What Dreams May Come?

It seems like the older I get, the more I am remembering my nightly dreams.  Of course, I don’t think I’ve had a good night’s sleep since 2005, but that’s a different story. Dreams are a common  – and necessary – part of everyone’s nightly sleep cycle.  They happen during the REM (rapid-eye movement) portion of a nightly sleep cycle.  Your body shifts from REM to non-REM sleep many times during the night, and – as it happens – you…

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The Afternoon Nap: A Lost Art Re-discovered

The Afternoon Nap: A Lost Art Re-discovered

This past wet weekend has once again strengthened my love and admiration for what I would consider a lost pleasure in today’s busy society and world of hectic daily routines. The afternoon nap. Picture if you will a rainy day, with cool temperatures and a dreary sky.  I’ve got a sweatshirt on, my socks are keeping my toes warm, and a light blanket is snugly wrapped around me as I settle into the recliner in my office (or better yet,…

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