How To Lean Into The Urge To Reinvent Yourself
Are you a Gen Xer who's ready to reinvent herself? Me too. I’ve been going through a lot of change recently, but in my heart I know it’s just the tip of the iceberg. There’s a lot more to come. And the data confirms that the older we get, the more we feel the urge to...
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Just Be Happy Today
Are you tired of the zillions of ads you see on Facebook or Instagram, promising you the keys to success? Or how about those emails that go on and on with the “secret” formula that will make all of your wishes come true? I’ve bought into some of them over the...
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Skip The Midlife Crisis: How To Make Marriage Exciting and Rewarding After The 30 Year Mark
I was at a party, sitting next to several couples I only see a few times a year. They were young - millennials - married just a few years each. Somehow it came out Andrew and I have been married over 30 years. It’s 32 years as of this week. How do you do it? What’s...
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5 Things I Wish I’d Known About a Vegan Lifestyle Years Ago
Back in 1994, when my Dad died of a massive heart attack, I went on a quest for a healthier lifestyle. Two years later, when my Mom suffered a massive stroke, my journey became a little more focused. Two years after that, my daughter declared herself vegetarian at the...
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Death – Transition – Change – And Figuring Out What’s Next From Scratch
The world is in chaos. Few would argue with that. But instead of looking at the world as a whole, let’s dive down deeper, to a more personal level. You and me. Are you in transition right now? Me too. I got this from a reader a few days ago: It seems as though...
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Why I Want The World To Eat Better – Say Yes To Plant-Based Living
I was reading a book the other day. Nothing big - just a sappy romance. I was sick, in the throes of the worst cold I’ve had in ages. My ears were clogged. I couldn’t quit coughing. All I wanted was the couch, a snuggly blanket, a warm mug of tea, and a good read to...
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Stop Looking At Travel As A Once In A Lifetime Event
Is travel important to you? It is for me. And I’m not alone. Statistics show that most people add “travel more” to their retirement plans. Most people list it in their “top 5” category of things to do once they have more time. I recently traveled to New Zealand. I...
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How Fast Is 25 Years? Making My Next 25 Years Count
A lot happened on my recent trip to New Zealand. It started out as a vacation - a way to take a little time off while spending time with my daughter who has been living there for the past six months. Of course, a month is a long time. It was scheduled to be a working...
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Something Happened In New Zealand
I lived just a few miles from Columbine when it happened. I was shell-shocked. Heartbroken. Sick with worry for all those that lived through it. It left me wondering why - and more importantly, what we were going to do about it. The answer soon became apparent. On it...
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How To Have A Dream in a Very Busy Life
I used to think moms with young children had to be superheroes in order to get everything done. So I defined what I considered a superhero to be, and tried my darnedest to keep up with everything I’d put on the list. I tried to be one of them, doing whatever I...
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