We have a choice about how we take what happens to us in our life and whether or not we allow it to turn us. We can become consumed by hate and darkness, or we’re able to regain our humanity somehow, or come to terms with things and learn something about ourselves. — Angelina Jolie […]
After a loved one dies, going to a funeral home to make arrangements for a burial or cremation is extremely difficult. Fortunately, in the 1980s I wrote an article on how to pick out funeral goods and services. I learned a lot. I did a survey after funeral directors in the area told me consumers […]
Asheville is a jewel in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a small city with big appeal Downtown Asheville My three-day visit to North Carolina in October exceeded expectations. I knew some things about the city, such as the famous Biltmore Estate, and did some research on other places to experience. For many years, while traveling to […]
A business must work hard to expand. You must have a workable idea first. The next step is to identify a lucrative niche, specify your target market, and have something worthwhile to offer them. It has gotten harder and harder to spread the word about your goods, services, or information. Additionally, turning a profit and […]
As a business owner, you know that planning for the future is key to ensuring your company’s growth and continuity. But what are the specific things you need to do to make sure your business thrives? Here are five tips that will help you stay on track. 1) Make a long-term plan and stick to […]
A struggling business is something that no business owner wants to go through. However, it’s actually just a part of the cycle of being an entrepreneur. It doesn’t immediately mean you’re a bad business person. Running a business can be difficult, and some things can’t be controlled. A business could struggle for many reasons, whether […]
Though old-fashioned, job fairs are still an excellent way to find new talent. Unlike online job applications, you can talk to interested parties face-to-face, giving both you and them a better feel of what to expect. The difficult part with these events, though, is getting noticed in the sea of competition. If you need some […]
One in four workers who are still healthy in their mid-50s will experience a disability in the next few years that will make working more difficult. Sometimes the disability stems from a sudden medical problem such as a heart attack, but many disabilities are just the accumulated wear and tear on aging bodies or chronic […]
Remember Part I? In the last blog, we covered the ubiquitous NAFLD, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is shockingly common world-wide (33% of adults). We also addressed the more severe form of this fatty liver disease called NASH. Additionally, you learned about a common precursor to both of them – Metabolic Syndrome. You may […]
We had all kinds of magic happening in our recent online Throwing of the Bones Ceremony! “What an amazing ceremony. I just finished watching the video for the second time and I am simply blown away. It is literally the definition of mind blowing. And such a wonderful gift. I have a lot to process […]
