Insights: Lauren's visit has derailed my eating, drinking, writing and exercise routines. But anyone's visits do that. I do strive to recognize them as vacation-esque periods withlimited opportunities. A beer, burger and shake can be managed with the proper discipline. I have kept my deviations moderate, or at least not completely abandoned. Lauren made me laugh and smile daily, and my take on managing a few tensions with Tommy has proven helpful - take a beat and allow him to recover from impulse initiated responses.
