by Jean Franzblau | Dec 27, 2021 | Checking In, Cuddling
I was feeling heavy with sadness on Christmas – even though I had a nice day planned. Two friends and I were going to play games, watch a movie, and share a delicious meal. All activities I typically love. I was a few minutes late to drive over because I was...
by Jean Franzblau | Jun 2, 2021 | Checking In, Cuddle Queen Jean, Cuddle Workshops, Training
Maybe it has something to do with turning 50 last year. Maybe it’s because of the pandemic. My health is fine; I’m not going anywhere. But I have noticed in myself a shift in my attention towards legacy. It started six months ago. The dictionary speaks of legacy as a...
by Jean Franzblau | May 7, 2021 | Checking In, How To
I’m feeling sorry for myself right now and probably need to shake some emotions loose. So I’m going to invite you to witness a real time experiment. I’m going to try my newly created “fake laugh” video and let you know how I feel after I...
by Jean Franzblau | Apr 15, 2021 | Checking In, Cuddle Workshops
I sent out an anonymous survey exploring the possibility of offering cuddle events in July. More than 80 people who care about cuddling responded. Did it reveal a sure-fire approach that I’m ready to implement? No, but I didn’t expect that. It did give me...
by Jean Franzblau | Apr 9, 2021 | Checking In, Cuddle Queen Jean, How To, Video
Already today, I’ve emailed a legal document, took my supplements, reached out to a colleague, and set up an appointment. There will be more of the same tomorrow and the next day and the next. So. Much. Adulting. I find that being a grown up in this complex...
by Jean Franzblau | Mar 19, 2021 | Checking In, Covid Diaries
Old Movies My Dad used to tape old movies on the VCR and play his favorites over and over. A 1951 film, The Day the Earth Stood Still, was part of the pantheon. The film was about an advanced being coming to earth with a warning that human activities – in...
