“Your learn a lot about someone when you share a meal together.” Anthony Bourdain It was Friday night and I had an hour to transform myself from my day job to my next job. I fixed my makeup, sprayed up my hair and put on my uniform; black velvet shorts, suspenders, large silver hoops, boots […]
Someone recently pointed out to me that I seemed overly critical of hospice in an interview on a podcast, that I was “turning my back on hospice.” I want to clarify my thoughts about hospice in today’s environment. Yes, I talk about how understaffed and overworked the existing staff is in many hospices. I am […]
Weird In Shakespeare’s day, weird meant ‘having the power to control destiny’. Witches in the Bard’s MACBETH gave rise to the sense ‘unearthly’ as Fates. With more than passing amusement, I noted that a once-in-lifetime “weird” astrological alignment happened yesterday. In full and open disclosure, I do peek at astrological predictions while wondering how much […]
I loved this conversation, for so many reasons, with Stephanie Wray, board certified art therapist, mental health counselor, expressive arts therapist, yoga teacher, educator, international speaker, and author. Please join us as we discuss: Stephanie’s insights on the healing benefits of art therapy her role as an expressive arts therapist her philosophies on various art […]
As I sit down to prepare this post, I remember a glorious 86-degree day this past Thursday, but now there’s snow falling on recently-bloomed flowers and trees. It’s somewhat sad, since several of our favorites, like the peonies, are sensitive to the abrupt changes. Still, a new season kick-off is knocking on our door. Like […]
I am fortunate to have many friends who also work with seniors in my community. We all love to serve seniors, and we love to have fun. Every holiday we put together a “show” that we take on the road. We like to say we are not professional entertainers, but we are entertaining! This week […]
I had the honor of being a presenter on Table Talk this week. I was asked to talk about the different types of senior living options available, red flags that it’s time to move, and how to ease the transition. Click the link to watch the entire presentation. (or watch it below) Originally Published on […]
Life is a series of events and conversations. Together they create an experience. This leads to us feeling good or feeling not so good. There are 7 Levels to fear. Levels 1 of fear is infused with a consistent movement of acuity maintaining it’s presence creating performance stress, communication breakdown and heightened emotional states that […]
It happened again!!! I often wake up with songs playing in my head, which can drive me nuts, but it seems there is a rhyme and reason for it. Much to my amazement, I can always find a message. A few years back in 2016, I woke up hearing the song “Eye of the Tiger,” […]
I used to think I could “save the world,” and this would bring me happiness and a fulfilling life. Knowing that I am doing something to make a difference with my efforts and the world will become a better place. The more I put energy into my endeavors, the more I realized changing the world […]
