

Living the 80/20 Life
I was just elected president of my homeowners association! Congratulations to me? A blessing or a curse? Time will tell. I have been on...


The Most Romantic Gift of All
Did you have a nice Valentine’s Day? If you did, great! If not, no worries. You apparently weren’t alone. According to the National...


The Value of Journaling
I enjoy writing. I like to think I am good at writing—at least people tell me that I am. Way back when I actually earned a degree in...


The Terry Bradshaw Solution
I love Terry Bradshaw. What football fan doesn’t! Besides being an NFL legend, Bradshaw is a larger than life presence. Just watch him on...


Saying "No" to Guilt
The useless emotions: guilt and worry. A phrase burned in my brain for more than 40 years, ever since I read Your Erroneous Zones, by the...


It's the Little Things That Matter
My mom lives in a retirement community, aka, a 55+ community. It’s a lovely community, with a mix of single-family homes, condos, and...


Advocating
Advocate. One who pleads the cause of another. One who defends or maintains a cause or proposal. One who supports or promotes the...


Choosing My Word of the Year
Have you chosen your “word of the year”? I don’t know how long this concept has been around, but it’s something I have been hearing about...


Sharing the Joy
Merry Christmas! It’s almost here! I hope your day is everything you want it to be. So, how many times do you think you’ve said “Merry...


Always Giving Thanks
In a previous blog post I referenced that today – November 21 – is Kiss a Caregiver Day. Well, when I went back online to find the...