I'm feeling much better and hope to be doing a lot more blogging in the weeks to come. I'm betting some of you have wondered why I chose the domain name, ozzieblackcat for a site about depression. Well, I'm going to tell you all about it in this post.
Several years ago when I decided I wanted my own domain, I tried to think of something unique as well as something that wasn't already taken. At that time I had no idea what I was going to use the domain for. I know....not good planning. Anyway, I wanted the domain name of Ozzie because I have a blackcat named......Ozzie. Well, Ozzie was already taken, of course.
I decided to run Ozzie's description together with his name..... thus, ozzieblackcat. I use the name ozzieblackcat as an online identity sometimes. I also use the name Ozzie as an online identity. (my preferred identity)
I built my first website using Microsoft Publisher. It is no longer online but I still have it on my computer and it is still my favorite website. I have a small website called Ozzie's Place where you can see a few pictures of my family members and learn more about both me and my blackcat. I hope to expand that site someday soon.
A couple of years ago I decided to start blogging about depression and chose to use the domain name I already owned.....because I like it so much. So, there you have it. This is how a depression blog and the domain name, ozzieblackcat, came about.
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Tuesday, July 8th, 2008Sunshine Helps those Who Are Depressed……..by Susan
Saturday, May 31st, 2008Yesterday I saw my brother, David who is bipolar. If you are a regular reader of this blog you know I've been concerned about him recently. He's been suffering a great deal with depression lately even though he sees a mental health provider and takes his prescription medication on a regular basis.
I'm happy to report David was a bit better yesterday as we visited over lunch and went to one of our favorite flea markets. It was a beautiful sunny day and we had a good time, which reminded me of something I wrote about depression several years ago. I'm a firm believer that in addition to professional help and medication, sunshine and fresh air are some of our best friends in battling depression. David makes it a point to take advantage of all of these helpful ways of dealing with depression and I believe his efforts are once again getting him through a difficult time.
The Sun Shines on Me
by Susan King
The sun shines down upon my empty soul today
just one small ray lifts my spirits up
my depression eases and I somehow find a way
to make progress and then fill my cup
with hope of peace.
The sun shines light into my lonely heart today
I feel it's warm glow as if I were near a fire
my anxiety slowly, slowly seems to melt away
I once again want things I dearly love and I desire
to pursue my dreams.
The sun shines bright upon my troubled mind today
the enlightenment I feel is quite intense
my worries drift off to the shadows by the way
and I can finally think more clearly and make sense
as I live my life again.
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