Dear Barbara, I live with a friend who has non curative cancer. I want to learn how to embrace this as something beautiful. We are such a death denying society your question startled me. We tend to only see the ugly through our fear filled eyes so I had to really think about my response. […]
Dr. Jill M. Bjerke, SilverSpaces.com May 2022 happens to not only be Healthy Vision Month, but also celebrates Older Americans Month. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) “will be focusing on aging in place – how older adults can plan to stay in their homes and live independently in their communities for as long as […]
I’m complicated. I enjoy companionship and solitude. I appreciate the freedom of choice and the comforting structure of rules and routines. I’m honored to be approached by friends and family in need of a favor, but I hate asking for help in return. I’m not sure if my motivation for shying away from help when […]
It’s unanimous, the Gigi Connection ladies love to travel, but then again, who doesn’t? The only thing that may be a little frustrating is the actual part of getting there….the packing, long security lines, freezing cold airplanes…we’ve all been there, right? However, it is our hope that you’ll find our post to be of some […]
Adebayo Akinfenwa is just a day away from what he calls his “last dance” at Wembley after 22 years, 14 clubs, 233 goals and 792 appearances in the professional game. Tomorrow’s League One play-off final against Sunderland will be the 40-year-old’s final match if he is called upon from the bench for Wycombe Wanderers. Luckily […]
I suppose one adventure of travel is making connecting flights at various airports. The ideal is to board a plane at your home airport and fly nonstop to your destination. That’s highly unlikely if you’re flying overseas in economy class. I like to think it adds to the adventure of seeing fresh places, even if […]
Not only is exercise crucial for your overall physical and mental wellbeing, but it is also specifically important for maintaining an optimally functioning, healthy brain. Exercise increases the flow of nutrients, blood, and oxygen to the brain, helping to keep it in peak condition and improve your brain health. Exercising regularly can also improve sleep, […]
In my most recent ,podcast episode, I chat with yoga instructor, ,Julie Breedlove Montemerlo, of Wise Waves Wellness, who describes herself as a music lover, mother, wife, optimist, marketing professional, and constant student of life. We talk about yoga but not in the way you might think. By now, you might have heard me describe […]
I read a blog called Going Gently by a man named John Gray. He recently posted a few of his reflections on turning 60. I myself am well past 60 at this point, but his thoughts still resonated with me . . . and I thought they might resonate with you as well. So […]
I feel incredibly blessed to have been introduced to Holly Copeland by a mutual friend. Holly is a biofield tuning practitioner, coach and meditation teacher. Please join us as we discuss: Holly’s personal journey of battling an unknown illness only to have it lead her to a new appreciation of life and purpose the story […]
