Melissa is a fantastic health coach and has greatly improved my overall well-being! I just finished a detox cleanse with her, and I am a 51-year-old man that feels better than I did at age 31. I also took her course on self-hypnosis, and it has helped me sleep better, focus clearer and learn things […]
As I pulled out my favorite catch-all drawer at the cabin, I was dismayed that it was already overstuffed. Well, now I need to find another place to put this wrench. As I continue my “honey do’s,” (yes, CeCe has a long list of those for the cabin just like the house) I now need […]
We are in between Equinox and Solstice, a passage between seasons, a transitional space that bridges what has been with what is coming into being. There are diverse cultural traditions that mark this transitional time with ceremonies and celebrations, recognizing the power and beauty that live in the in-betweens. In-betweens are sacred spaces filled […]
Hi. I’m Connie. As a serial “Grandmapreneur®”, I speak to retirees or soon-to-be retirees on the benefits of pursuing entrepreneurship in retirement. This blog post will help you know more about how to start a small business in retirement. How to Start a Small Business in Retirement in Five Steps Starting a small business in […]
Are you weary of articles and experts telling you how poor your diet is? You’ve lived this long, right? I too, may be guilty of these proclamations. However, my approach frequently brings the phase ‘grain of salt’ to mind. And of course, I’m not referring to the saltshaker. Our bodies are amazing, they can deal […]
Gary Allen Foster, an executive recruiter and career transitions coach, thinks traditional retirement is a bad idea. At 80, he considers himself semi-retired, working as much as he wants and keeping his mind sharp and his body fit. In this interview he discusses his thoughts on a variety of topics related to the last stage […]
We need your valuable input for a survey conducted as part of a doctoral dissertation on “Methods & Behaviors to Lead Change in Christian Churches.” We kindly request your participation and support in forwarding this email to other church leaders who you believe would be interested in contributing as well. As a gratitude gesture, we […]
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Fall is one of our favorite times of the year. It is the beginning of so many fun things to come: Fall festivals, changing leaves, crisp mornings, cozy sweaters and everything pumpkin and cinnamon. We are already anticipating the fragrance of turkey, all the trimmings and the day of celebrating all that we are thankful […]
You feel invisible when you’re homeless…I don’t let it beat me. I get up every day and try again. I survive every one of these days still being me. ~Ron, a homeless man battling mental illness Most of us have probably never imagined ourselves living on the streets. But for about 2% of the world’s […]
