I never realized it before but I recently learned that if we restrain ourselves from cutting in and interrupting conversations, we may very well be lowering our risk for heart attack. Yes, according to recent studies, researchers have found that people who interrupt others are...
Imagine having to place breakfast on the table bright and early each weekday morning (no exceptions), then scurry about as you help gather up jackets, pencils, a lunchbox, or books if need be, before driving your grandson or granddaughter to school in time for that...
Yesterday I bought new all-purpose scissors to use in the kitchen, but just couldn’t break open the hard-to-cut, form-fitting plastic packaging it was encased in to get the scissors out. Of course I could have tried cutting the package open with my old scissors, but they...
Are you getting the most out of your doctor’s appointments? If not, what if there were some things you could do to better prepare yourself for your visit to your doctor?...
I am occasionally reminded of a very touching parable once shared by Reverend Robert A. Schuller, as told to him by Albert Schweitzer. It is a poignant tale about a flock of geese who were gathered on a pond....
Staying involved in physical activity to maintain body strength, balance, and flexibility helps seniors reduce risks for slips, trips, and falls. We all know of someone who’s had a serious fall. Falls often lead to injuries and other far-reaching consequences. For example, did you know that once we’ve...
The snapdragons I had selected were absolutely beautiful! Tall, in full bloom, and exactly what I needed to brighten my home with a colorful splash of curb-appeal to offset the boredom of our lingering pandemic. ...
It has always been my hope and dream to live long enough to see my birthday cake decorated with a hundred-plus candles, to have enough “puff power” to blow them all out, and to still be able to squeeze into an Oscar de la Renta...
Think of it. There’s no one else in the entire world exactly like us. No one else happens to have the same combination of looks, traits, goals, dreams, and talents. And yet we often find it easier to sing the praises of others than to accept and appreciate...
Happy New Year, everyone. Normally, I wouldn’t think twice about wishing everyone joy, happiness, and a wonderful year ahead. But today is a day of mixed emotions for most of us because the recent holiday season was like none other in modern history. But after...
The coronavirus has dramatically changed how we work, play, think, and learn. Not only have schools and universities shut down, but sports activities have been called off, travel plans have been cancelled for millions, symphonies and theater are no longer performed live, and families are...
We often think of Thanksgiving as a season of love and cheer, but for many it’s a time of loneliness and social isolation. While most of us look forward to sharing holiday celebrations with family and cherished friends, not everyone is that fortunate....
If you can remember having played Spin the Bottle, a popular teenage party game, then wouldn’t you agree that it’s been a great blessing to have lived this long and to still find purpose after retirement?...
The benefits of optimism are very far-reaching. It has been proven that optimistic people cope with disease better, recover from surgery faster, are healthier, and even live longer lives. ...
Georgie Lapp was a trailblazer and a pearlmaker. Which is why her wonderful uplifting keynote message and resounding standing ovation live on in my heart and memory. Some years ago, Georgie was the keynote speaker for my very first fundraising luncheon to raise...
While the COVID-19 outbreak has brought about a very scary era in the history of our world, it has also brought out the best in humanity in surprisingly unexpected ways. Looking back over recent months, people continue to talk about the unselfish outreach and countless acts of...