It should have been a simple event. There should have been no stress, just relaxed fun with a group I enjoy spending time with. On deck was a small (35-40 person) supper staffed by a seasoned group of volunteers. Planning meetings were perfunctory; supply lists were drawn up, assignments were selected, and with one week […]
I have witnessed some seniors struggling in retirement because of divorce or separation from their partners. Divorce or separation can be a difficult and stressful experience at any age, but it can be especially challenging for seniors who may cope with other issues related to aging, such as declining health or financial insecurity. Losing a […]
This is the first time I am reading anything by E. M. Shue. Accidentally Noah is the story about Kenzie Russo (family name – Graco) who hid away from her family for over five years because she was on the run from an abusive relationship with Roy, her ex-boyfriend. However, when she comes home to […]
Gertie is a sharp 89, with a history of being well organized in her life. She is widowed, and was living alone. During Covid, one of her four daughters and her husband moved in with her, a plan that was supposed to be temporary. Gertie needed a little help with shopping and transportation, as she […]
Tell a story so others can see your vision. let them help you build your castle
Each year, National Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2nd, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. In honor of Dr. Seuss, March is designated as National Reading Month. This is a month to motivate all Americans of all ages to read every day. So, who is this author that we honor? Here are 8 […]
Written by YAX’s own First Follower, Susan Scarlett Prior to my diagnosis of Parkinson’s, I began to notice my handwriting shrinking. After my diagnosis, I learned that this phenomenon has a name – micrographia – and it is a very normal part of the Parkinson’s experience. In the years since then, my handwriting has become […]
• Legendary escape artist Harry Houdini could extricate himself from a straight jacket in just 4 minutes and 9 seconds. I have to imagine escaping from an LBGTQIA jacket would be much more time consuming.• Restitution is the act of restoring ownership of something that was illegally taken. The act of restoring something that was […]
The seasons are slowly beginning to shift. You may be experiencing longer days and shorter nights or just the opposite, depending on where you live. In either case, these natural seasonal transitions present an opportunity to nourish and support the digestion. Borscht is a hearty beetroot soup, enjoyed as a staple all over Eastern […]
After a full day of being out in the world, experiences, words exchanged, and stories we have heard continue to play out in our heads. Even when you lay down to unwind and go to sleep, in the quietness of the night, your mind continues to process all the input of the day. Often, this […]
