Have you ever tried pulling out one Kleenex tissue and five come out? (Try putting those back in the box) It\’s either chicken or feathers. This means there is either plenty to go around OR …there\’s never enough. That\’s what I call Chicken (enough) or Feathers (empty). And what I\’ve found is that I seem to have plenty of “feathers.” Especially around this time of year, TAX TIME. It\’s enough to make me want to give birth again, just for the deductions. Okay, big fat lie. For me, every tax season begins and ends the same way. I retrieve the huge file box that... Read More

Too Much Stuff We are overflowing with stuff in every part of our lives. It comes in many forms. It is in our e-mail inboxes, in our closets–all the way out of our houses and even into our cars. It\’s no wonder we can\’t concentrate. The inability to PURGE what we no longer need from our lives is causing us problems. We feel overwhelmed and sluggish and this chaos stifles our creative, productive energy. Mastering the “art” of purging your stuff happens when you understand the benefits of letting it go. Then you just need the tools to accomplish the task. Why Am I... Read More

Author: Linda C. Wisniewskiwww.pearlsong.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Striking a balance in life is a process; it\’s tedious at times, and certainly harder for some than others. Linda Wisniewski, “wife, friend, writer, teacher, librarian,” writes about her challenges as she strives to achieve that balance. Linda suffers from scoliosis. Marked physically with the seemingly “off-kilter” framework of her body, it was difficult for her to deny her external “imbalance.” She railed against it, using yoga, stretching and meditation to “untwist”... Read More

Author: Betty Breuhauswww.whenthesun.com Reviewed By: Dotsie Bregel One might pick this book up so they can learn the importance of planning for end of life issues such as funerals, caskets, wills, cremation, funeral homes, etc. While theses topics are covered extensively with gentleness and expertise, readers will also find a hidden gem throughout the pages. Reading a book about being involved with closure on one\’s life was eye opening. I learned as much about living, as I learned about dying. The author causes you to reflect on what you want to leave behind. One is nudged to consider... Read More

Author: Lea Holderwww.keylargounderwear.com Reviewed By: Georgia Richardson I\’m not sure if it is the difference in the quality of the fabric, or the master sewing of the Key Largo Underwear that sets it apart from the competition. Whether one of these facts or both, in reviewing this product line I was pleasantly surprised to find the fit a perfect one. The fact that I wasn\’t trying to “right the wrong” all day by pulling the underwear in place also showed that it was a good fit. Finally! An undergarment that stays in place; no matter what size you are. The ladies panty is... Read More

What Is It Like When Things Fall Apart? Just in the past few months, as our worldwide economy is falling apart, I am witnessing an increase in the number of women who feel their own personal lives are falling apart. They are experiencing not only the usual drain of chronic health issues and conflict-filled relationships but the onslaught on unexpected stressors—being fired or laid off from jobs, the sudden tragic deaths of loved ones, and loss of their homes. None of these events have quick fixes and, indeed, many have no “fix” at all. There is no starting a career over in your sixties when... Read More

Author: Judy Dippel & Debra Whiting Alexanderwww.judydippel.com Reviewed By: Georgia Richardson The Art of Authentic Friendship takes a look at women\’s relationships with one another from the inside out. Nothing is overlooked. With friendships being some of the most important relationships women have in their lives; this book can truly be a catalyst for maintaining healthy, positive relationships while weathering the storms of life, and ultimately once defined, these friendships can stand the test of time. It is a practical woman-to-woman, heart-to-heart guide offering true life... Read More

Author: Anne Schroeder www.readanneschroeder.com Reviewed By: Georgia Richardson In this surprisingly wonderful and astute memoir, Ordinary Aphrodite, author Anne Schroeder’s writing is anything but “ordinary.” It is a coming of age-coming to terms autobiography, and chapter after chapter delivers a map of her life with each rite of passage from puberty to care giver, delivered with light-weight sarcasm\’s, humor, kindness, and tons of love. I hovered over each story, each “lifecident,” and each person along the way who shaped her womanhood, her joy, and her sorrow.... Read More

According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, one-third of adult Internet users have a profile on a social networking Web site. A recent study by Accenture also shows baby boomers onboard with a 59% increase in using social networking sites. There’s a big misconception that baby boomers might not be tech savvy enough to keep the pace with the younger generations, but as these reports share, this isn’t the case. You have to give the baby boomer generation more credit than that. We’re trendsetters, remember? And we aren’t going to let a new trend get by us. No way. That might... Read More

The words clutter and de-clutter weren\’t in my vocabulary six years ago. As with other things in our culture, TV often leads the way in what Americans focus on. The shows, “Mission Organization” and “Clean Sweep” have brought these two words into our living rooms and beyond. It occurred to me recently that my mind was becoming cluttered. Because I am a professional organizer, that bothered me. Even though I have not yet succumbed to the plethora of technology gadgets that are available, I do make use of a few of them. My computer has generated the most mental clutter that I deal... Read More