Love yourself sounds easy. But it takes practice. It is so important! We all have our tribe. Some of us are luckier than others to be surrounded by oodles of supportive friends and family. I [...]
I am watching with interest as my contemporaries tip toe into retirement. Webster’s Dictionary defines retirement as an act of retiring, withdrawal from one’s position or occupation or from [...]
I love what I call my brain’s vacuum cleaner. While I am sleeping, it sucks out my daytime mess and clears space for a new day. The National Institutes of Health funded a study at the University [...]
I am making my own shade. As a little girl, I was much like a chameleon. Since I was not sure of who I was, I tried on different skins. Often, the events of the day colored my choice. On Saturday [...]
A time of reflection. That is what the summer is for me. I escape to the beach for weeks of relaxation. It is a diversion from my usual routine. No set meal times. Packed lunches on the beach. [...]
Since I just experienced another go around, I would like to share some tips for critical care for a loved one. Writing is my therapy. In 1993, my initial experience of providing two weeks of [...]
I can do it myself! I recall as a little kid the thrill whenever I declared my independence. Even if the task was bigger than I was, I made my announcement loud and clear and followed it [...]
The elasticity of my soul is remarkable. I have discovered my inner being has a unique flexibility that provides me the opportunity to regroup and adjust. My internal rubber band helps me cope [...]
Spring is the season that reminds me to clear the clutter. Every spring, I religiously scour each flower bed for winter residue. Dead branches, crumpled brown leaves, and empty acorn shells [...]
When was the last time you thought to thank a tree? A tree removes carbon dioxide from the air and replaces it with oxygen. Sap from maple trees turns into maple syrup. Strong branches give birds [...]
