Why does it take a crisis in someone else’s life for us to take stock of our own?
Never Take Anyone or Anything for Granted! My friend’s husband died instantly from a massive heart attack in mid-November. He was just 71 years-old. This is …
What I Have Learned from Living My Life
One of the major things I learned from my life thus far is, that every day, every moment is precious. It is another opportunity for you to be the best of …
Life Can Be So Unfair
Last month I wrote about a true survivor with incredible resilience. Resilience Trumps Tragedy Carolyn endured the catastrophic losses of both her husband …
There is Still Life
Tennessee Williams pointed out that after the dream of life, there is still life. I jotted this down in the theater, while watching Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. An …
Resilience Trumps Tragedy
The true story of a woman’s survival after a trifecta of crushing losses Funerals have a strange way of bringing “lost friends” together. Sadly we were …
Coming Out of The Dark
I am approaching a VERY BIG birthday that I was not at all expecting to reach. This past year and a half I was “tested” beyond my imagining. I had one …
Let’s Retire Retirement & Focus on Work Life Balance
This is not an article about money, a resource which has its value determined by employers, corporations, and financial markets. It is about living, …
Caregivers Must Dump New Year’s Resolutions
Just Live and Learn “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” – Mahatma Gandhi The calendar has flipped to …
Experiencing the Value of True Compassion
For Yourself and Others Compassion (as it has been studied) offers a boost to our endorphins when we are engaged in helping others – as long as the help is …