Rock and Roll Saved My Soul

A 200 page journal, 180 pages for entries, comprised of four page entries for each concert, with 20 pages at the end for autographs. All proceeds benefit Rock the Cause. Amazon  (Paperback version) Barnes and Noble  (Hardcover version)

June 16, 2020:  My boss was asking me the other day about my regular hours (what I was doing before the virus fucked everything up). I'm hoping that means I can go back to doing that soon. That would make life so much easier for me. I know it probably won't be immediately because the person she just hired needs to be trained in and all that first. But there is some hope!

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1. You're either mentally ill or mentally healthy. Similar to the way a physically healthy person may still experience minor health issues—like bad knees or high cholesterol—a mentally healthy person may experience an emotional problem or two. Mental health is a continuum and people may fall anywhere on the spectrum. Even if you are doing well, there's a good chance you aren't 100% mentally healthy. In fact, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates only about 17% of adults are in a state of "optimal" mental health. 2. Mental illness is a sign of weakness. As someone who trains people to build mental strength, I sometimes receive backlash from individuals who claim the phrase "mental strength" somehow stigmatizes mental illness. Those comments come from people who automatically assume people with depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions are mentally "weak." Mental strength is not the same as mental health. Just as...

Nearly 1 in 2 Americans (133 million) has a chronic condition. 96% of them live with an illness that is invisible. I don't know when the war started, but I was thrown into it without my consent. It isn't fair, but I have no choice but to fight. But how can I fight back when I don't have any weapons and the enemy is inside me? People with invisible illnesses are fighting a battle everyday, even if you can't see it. This anthology aims to shed some light on these illnesses and show you the strong warriors that are hiding behind them. All proceeds will be donated to Rock the Cause. Amazon Goodreads

• It is widely believed that Betsy Ross, who assisted the Revolutionary War effort by repairing uniforms and sewing tents, made and helped design the first American flag. However, there is no historical evidence that she contributed to Old Glory’s creation. It was not until her grandson William Canby held an 1870 press conference to recount the story that the American public learned of her possible role. • The lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” America’s national anthem since 1931, are taken from a patriotic poem written by Francis Scott Key after he witnessed the Battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. His words were set to the tune of “To Anacreon in Heaven,” a popular British drinking song. • In the 1950s, when it seemed certain that Alaska would be admitted to the Union, designers began retooling the American flag to add a 49th star to the existing 48. Meanwhile, a 17-year-old Ohioan named Bob Heft student borrowed his mother’s sewing machine, disassembled his family’s 48...

6-12-20: This week was rough. Going back to work kicked my ass. My body was sore and exhausted. My migraines were horrible. Which I did talk to my Dr about on Wednesday. I'm also going to see a knee specialist as well for my knee. We upped my meds for my migraines. If that doesn't work. Then we will change my meds. Then if that doesn't work I will need to go see someone for that as well. So we are going to see how the upped meds go in the next month. I won't have them until the 16th cause I just dropped them off until tonight after getting my oldest and then I just decided to have them mailed to me. Cause it's so far out of my way to go and get them. I just hope something works. I had a migraine yesterday that was actually worse then normal. I actually felt sick to my stomach too. Normally mine are just pain and if it bad enough I have the sick to my stomach part. So I ended up having a nap before work. My depression still is under control for now. So I'm thankf...