Anita Grace Simpson

You may have noticed that since 2007 tornadoes are graded from EF 1 to 5 instead of F 1 to 5. The F stands for Fujita, who created the scale. Now the scale has been enhanced for greater accuracy.

A sonnet about memories and depression.

Having the appropriate music can make a huge difference in your yoga practice. Get suggestions for great yoga music here!

R.E.M., alternative rock band from Athens, Georgia, is one of my favorite music groups. Here are my top ten songs by R.E.M.

Did you know that people with gum disease are twice as likely to die from heart disease? Find out why daily flossing is so important to your health.

Did you know that you can be tested quickly for HIV using oral fluid instead of blood? There is even an FDA-approved home test! Read more here.

Have you made the decision to stop smoking? Find tips and inspiration for ending an addiction to nicotine by reading this article.

An overview of methods used in the habilitation and rehabilitation of Deaf or Hard of Hearing children and adults.

If you want to make the most of your time in the doctor's office, read these tips for talking to and interacting with your doctor.

Many people travel during the holidays, thus increasing their chances of illness or injury. Follow these guidelines to keep your family healthy during holiday travel.

Many people feel down or depressed during the holiday season. Learn some new strategies for helping yourself feel better in this article.

This article reviews communication methods available for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children that include sound.

Christmas is an exciting time of year, but you can make it even more fun by spending quality time with your family. Here are my suggested Christmas games for families.

A young woman lies in a playground, contemplating her imminent death.

Every year some areas of the United States experience flooding. The first danger is drowning, but other dangers exist too. Learn how flood waters can kill you days or even weeks after they have subsided.

poem about mental pain

A hooker's thoughts after she assaults and robs a client.

A common issue for people with bipolar disorder is stopping medication. Here are my thoughts and my experience with this dilemma.

In An Unquiet Mind, Kay Redfield Jamison describes her life with bipolar disorder ( manic depression ).

Are you or someone in your household allergic to wheat? Find recipes for wheat-free cornbread and blackberry cobbler in this article.

Looking for some new, yummy cookies that won't upset gluten-sensitive digestion? Try these two recipes!

Reports from the Collin County Democratic Convention in Texas suggest there may have been bias in the results, favoring Obama. Was this accidental, or deliberate fraud?

Handmade Mother's Day crafts are very precious to the women who receive them. Learn how to guide children to make four unique, personalized Mother's Day crafts that will delight the special women in their lives.

A day in recovery

The Merchant of Venice is a comedy by Shakespeare which tells the story of a money-lender who refuses to grant mercy and does not receive any.

Have you ever wondered why we have three days of the week named for Roman gods and four named for Norse gods? The explanation lies in the history of England.

Do you believe you cannot be happy until something outside yourself has changed? The good news is that you can be happy even if nothing in your life changes! Learn how to take responsibility for yourself.

Many people use self-injury to escape painful emotions, but they can learn new ways to cope that are not harmful.

You don't have to be a speech pathologist or a specialist in hearing habilitation to help your deaf child learn language!

The sub-prime mortgage crisis in the United States may have serious consequences for the global economy.

I review my ten favorite songs sung by Steven Patrick Morrissey, in no particular order.

Volpone was written by the playwright Ben Jonson in the same era as Shakespeare. Set in Venice, Italy, the play uses symbolic characters to illustrate the consequences of greed.

The Waste Land by T.S. Eliot is the poet's most famous work. In this paper the poem is interpreted on personal, societal, and human levels, with the interpretations backed up by published research.

Depiction of pain from childhood trauma.

Unexpectedly, I reach the end.

The Timberlawn Trauma Program focuses on treatment of individuals with a history of trauma (abuse, war, natural disaster) who have psychiatric problems. Based on my experiences as a patient, I review the program and its components.