Remembering My Mother on Mothers’ Day: A True Story of a Brave Girl
“Everything is going to be alright, sweetheart,” my mother would remind me as I relayed the latest drama in my life. She was a sweet and comforting presence who…
Read MoreA Different Kind of Mother’s Day Week: Celebrating Your Mom When She’s Gone
I love this statement by Sophia Loren: “A mother always thinks twice, once for herself and once for her child.” How true! And, after you mother dies, you think of her often. Your mom lives with you all the time, even when she’s gone. Read More
How to Crush an Overdraft Fee in Under 5-Minutes… I Did it and You Can Too!
No matter how much money we make, most of us go through life without really ever getting control of our finances. While we are building our careers, we worry more about increasing our income than decreasing our costs…
Read MoreAre You Ready to Meet Your Future Self? Let’s Get Started in 3 Easy Steps
As the reality of an extended quarantine sets in across many corners of the world, we’re all discovering new ways to spend the extra time we have on our hands…
Read MoreStop Being So Hard on Yourself! 8 Ways to Handle Self-Diminishing Thoughts
Have you ever wondered why you are so hard on yourself at times? Have you wanted to explore something new, like joining a new group you’re interested in? Read More
The #1 Exercise You Need to Increase Fitness in Your 60s and Beyond
Remember The Wizard of Oz and the scene in which Glenda the Good Witch floated down from the sky in her iridescent bubble? You might be thinking, “What does Glenda the Good Witch have to do with staying fit as I age?”
Read MorePreview of Coming Attractions – the Travel Industry Reboot
Hotel chains will streamline, airlines consolidate, and sadly, some tour operators will close their doors. It might be time for a travel industry reboot. I refuse to stress over things I cannot change…
Read MoreBuilding Resilience in Tough Times: Do We Have It in Us to Move Forward?
Back in February, I didn’t realize the timeliness of the article I wrote about resilience and the lessons we learn that help us bounce back from difficult days. Here we are now, in a crisis bigger than any of us imagined a month ago…
Read More27 Ideas to Expand Your Horizons in These Times of Self-Isolation
If you’re one of the many people currently in isolation, you may be looking at the days stretching ahead with horror. What are you going to do? Here in the UK, all of us septuagenarians…
Read MoreDream Now – Travel Later: Insights to Switzerland Tourism’s Timely Campaign
Amidst the recent pandemic, Switzerland Tourism came out with а video that portrays stunning views of Switzerland; somber music that ends in hopeful swells. Meanwhile…
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