Migraine is not what I would call a social illness. In fact, I would describe my migraine disease as quite the opposite. The external view of my migraine disorder is one of solitary pain. I lie on my bed behind a closed door with shades drawn across the windows while the rest of the world […]
Listening to audiobooks has become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks to the convenience and accessibility of digital downloads. With so many options for listening to audiobooks, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are the top five ways to listen to audiobooks: Smartphones and Tablets – One of the most popular […]
It may seem odd to many boomers and other old folks, but I don’t fear death. Now in my mid-70s, I’ve reached many of the goals set many years ago. I never expected life to go on forever — and wouldn’t want it to. After so many trips around the Sun, it can get kinda […]
Would you let your child be saved by a convicted killer? Some immediately would say yes and some would hesitate due to the “evil” of that person and not wanting them associated with their child. Jodi Picoult has consistently been one of my favorite authors. Her books dare you to understand BOTH sides of very […]
As mental wellness month winds down (January), it offers us an important message to carry forward throughout the year regarding our self-care. By definition, “self-care” refers to the active role we contribute to our own happiness and well-being.
While the need for self-care is more prominent during times of high stress in our lives, it should be a regular practice to protect our own health.
Image from Pixabay – CC0 License Building good customer relationships is at the core of any successful business. If you don’t have good relationships with your customers, you can quickly find that your brand develops a poor reputation. However, building solid relationships that are built on trust isn’t always easy. When you’re trying to make […]
Poll your friends and family about annuities and you’re bound to get a lot of adverse reactions. They’ll likely cite at least one of these three things : They’re expensive and have big fees. They don’t give you access to your money. There’s no growth. While these statements are true of some annuities, they’re not […]
Here’s a snippet of our interview with Cole Galloway, PhD. His research Research focuses on physical rehabilitation for children. He is founder of the Go Baby Go program, which helps children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities move and explore the world. ROBERT: Hi Cole, how are you? COLE: Hey fellas and ladies. I’m […]
5/5 – (1 vote) Anxiety and Panic Attacks Your heart is pounding. Your palms are sweaty. Your mind and body feel completely disconnected from the world. Whether it’s your first panic attack or your hundredth, panic attacks are never a pleasant experience. But they are more common than you may think, and if you […]
Author’s note: While what follows appears in my column, under my byline, I didn’t write it. It was written by my older sister, Lynn. Lynn would tell you she’s not a writer. She’d be wrong. This is the eulogy she delivered at our mother’s funeral on January 26th. I would not have been able to […]
