Do you remember way back in high school Biology when we learned that mitochondria were nicknamed the “powerhouses of the cell”? We may have memorized that for a quiz or test, but this organelle is vital to our health, and is thought to play a vital role in aging. Mitochondria turn food into energy through […]
For six years I have been speaking with parents across the country about the challenges of being an empty nester, including the revolving door. I know we get sick of the word change and still that is inevitable. Books, articles, media, all say just do it, get on board for change now. Parents are asked […]
If preserving your loved one’s dignity as well as their estate is part of the family fortune you and your family care about saving; If their health and protecting their right to make health care decisions is important; If preserving their lifestyle in the face of a crisis is important; If avoiding airing their “dirty […]
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 […]
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 […]
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” […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
