3 Steps to a Stress-Free Family Holiday
Christmas is a holiday I look forward to every year. My mother taught me the joy of Christmas, as she enthusiastically planned dinners, decorated the tree, and invited cherished loved
Read moreSeptember is Busy: How to Navigate New Commitments
Phew! Studying in our Tree We are three weeks into September and I haven’t posted a blog since August. I started two new articles but didn’t create the time to
Read moreHurricane News and Family Focus
The last five days have been a little tense and a lot of relief. Late last week we focused on the news as reporters offered an hourly update on the
Read moreTreat Your Mind and Body like a Ferrari
“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” ~ World Health Organization (1948) Sometimes we spend so much
Read more5 Minutes is an Opportunity
The last six months have been incredibly busy, as my book nears completion. With a month as an aggressive goal to complete editing, I considered going completely offline for a few weeks.
Read more4 Lessons from (Weather) Crisis
Until mid-February, the local weather was horrible. Snow was piled so high, it was difficult to see the traffic around the corner. The sparkling snowdrifts were deceiving. Two inches of
Read moreFilling in the Gap Between Success and Failure
by Sally Marks There is a unit of time that does not have an official name, but it is a crucial link between success and failure. It is the time
Read moreHow to Feel Fear, Then Respond with Calm – The New Food Safety Act
I almost made a mistake today. Ok, I probably make mistakes every day, but this one was wrapped up in fear and overreaction. I read a facebook post about the
Read morePlan for the future so you can be present for the holidays
Planning for the holidays can be all consuming, but it doesn’t have to drag you away from what is happening in the present moment. If the holiday meal is planned
Read moreSeven Steps When You Are Tight on Money and Time
I visited another blog this week, CouponMamacita. It is devoted to coupons, which feels right when people are struggling with a tight budget. It also got me thinking about the
Read moreOur Body Gives Us the Cues – It’s Up to Us to Listen
Do you listen to your body when it says, “slow down,” or “this is too much?” Or perhaps your aches and pains have become a normal part of life that
Read moreSchool Reunion – Do you primp or go natural?
My high school reunion is coming up this month. There are a handful of people I’d really like to see, plus more whose posts on facebook have me curious. They
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