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One guest episode this week with Kim Beam on intuition, meditation & mindfulness. Our weekly wrap-up episode, Kathleen talks about repairing your DNA The post April Showers, Intuition, NDEs, and DNA Repair first appeared on The Yakking Show.  Continue Reading

Loss is a topic that often gets brushed aside or misunderstood, but its impact is profound and undeniable. If you’ve ever experienced the loss of a loved one, you know firsthand the weight of grief. It’s not something that can be easily shaken off or forgotten. It lingers, sometimes quietly, sometimes overwhelmingly, but always present. Grief isn’t just about moving on or forgetting those who have passed. It’s about carrying their memory with us, honouring their life, and navigating the complex emotions that come with loss. It’s about finding a way to live with the ache in your... Continue Reading

Traveling Europe is an unforgettable journey, rich in culture and history. Yet, amidst its wonders, some spots, known as “tourist traps,” might disappoint, being overcrowded and overpriced. To help you navigate, we’ll uncover all ten places you might want to skip, ensuring a more genuine experience. Fear not; Europe’s charm isn’t lost— five must-see attractions genuinely live up to their fame, offering deep cultural insights, stunning views, and a genuine connection to the continent’s heritage. Join us as we guide you away from the pitfalls and towards the heart of... Continue Reading

Consumer Notice has produced A Consumer’s Guide to Reducing Pollution, a comprehensive, yet easy-to-follow handbook for reducing consumer waste. According to Consumer Notice, We The People account for 60% of greenhouse gas emissions, an enormous and pretty frightening number, but one we can probably make a dent in if we all try a little bit harder to reduce our individual carbon footprints. The car you drive, the household products you use, the amount of energy it takes to heat and cool your home, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and all the other nasty chemicals that contribute to water... Continue Reading

In approximately 1811-1812, Philadelphia laid its first collection system pipes and they were made of wood! As the City grew, the Philadelphia Water Department must have realized that wood wasn’t going to cut it, i.e., it wouldn’t be too long-lasting, and so it began the installation of cast iron pipes. Two centuries later, it’s unclear how many of these 200-year-old cast iron pipes remain beneath the City of Brotherly Love — Philadelphia replaces worn out collection system pipes all the time to reduce incidences of inflow and infiltration or I/I — but what is clear is that Philadelphia’s... Continue Reading

  Which One Should I Make My Next Contribution Into? Roth Ira Or Traditional? Choosing Between Traditional and Roth IRA Contributions: Which is Right for You? By, Jeremy Reif, CRPS Traditional vs. Roth has been debated since the Roth IRA arrived in 1998.  This is almost like the age-old question, what came first, the chicken or the egg?  When should you pay your taxes, now or later? Heck, even CPAs and investment professionals will give you different answers.  The common public only wants a simple yes or no when it comes to which account to use.  The most common answer from professionals is... Continue Reading

After years of feeling numb and trapped in the aftermath of loss, I had a profound realization It’s been over a decade since my oldest son Stefan, passed away, yet the pain at times still feels fresh, raw, and all-consuming. I’ve spent countless nights tossing and turning, trying to escape the suffocating grip of grief. At times, it felt like I was pulled into a sea of emotions, unable to find solid ground. Maybe you can relate. Maybe you’ve experienced your own version of this heaviness, this sense of being lost in the shadows of loss. My journey, like so many mothers is universal and... Continue Reading

For years, I’ve wanted to know the answer to this question. What would I do with all my free time once I no longer had deadlines and commitments? Would I go “totally ’round the bend” as my Australian friend, Bernice, used to say. Would I diligently take up one of the many causes I am drawn to and make it my life’s work? Would I start a business, write another novel, or just flake out and start sleeping 12 to 14 hours a day? Possibly all of the above? Celestial — Spirit House On 2/29/24 I leapt into my future, joining the ranks of the recently retired. I can’t say I’ve fully... Continue Reading

WARRIOR A Warrior, she’s often been, obsessed with other lands. In tending to her freedom, so content to raise her hand. Yet even in the midst of war, surrounded by alone she knew t’was might that brought her here, and sliced her to the bone. This Warrior has sheathed her sword. Its glint may dull, at will. Her wounds, now tender’d, body bathed. Her feet now soft and still. All wagers off, she’s settled in, sworn enemies released and whole. Old Warrior, the time is nigh to find yourself at home. An Elegant Mind’s Handbook When I wrote this poem, I struggled with the word old because... Continue Reading

Have you ever found yourself caught in the relentless grip of self-criticism? You know, that nagging voice in your head that constantly shouts words of doubt and discouragement? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But guess what? It’s time to rewrite that script and reclaim your inner peace. How? By embracing the transformative power of self-compassion. Grief can make us feel super insecure and unsure about ourselves. It’s like we’re surrounded by negative thoughts that make us doubt everything we do. “You’re not good enough,” it sneers. “You never should have….” Ouch. it’s all... Continue Reading