There’s a popular saying that goes like this: “People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you will know what to do for each person.” I think we’ve all experienced these three types of friendships. And then there are those friends you […]
I was sitting in the waiting room at the doctor’s office recently when a woman answered her phone and immediately put the call on speaker. She chatted for several minutes, and although I tried to block it out, I could tell it was not an urgent call. I fought the impulse to give her the […]
April is national volunteer month. It’s billed as “a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of volunteers.” The act of giving back can take many forms. It can mean volunteering ones time by showing up at a soup kitchen, donating money or items, serving on a non-profit board, or any number of actions that […]
In search of a good night’s sleep “The worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald Many of us struggle to get a good night’s sleep. We toss and turn, we may get to sleep, then wake up at two or three am. We struggle to […]
“I’d rather take coffee than compliments just now.” – Louisa May Alcott. For those of us who love our morning Joe, this quote from the author of “Little Women” makes perfect sense. Those who aren’t aficionados of the aromatic, caffeinated beverage may find this column a bit cumbersome. However, since over 73% of people in […]
“No matter what happens around you, you decide how it will affect you.” – Mel Robbins, from “The Let Them Theory.” I’m a big fan of “The Mel Robbins Show” – it’s one the most listened to podcasts worldwide. She’s smart, funny and down to earth. She has interesting guests and they discuss things we […]
A tale of surgery, perseverance and healing A few weeks ago, I came across a meme that made me chuckle. It said “Remember when you could lay in one position for hours? Now you have to rotate like a rotisserie chicken every 15 minutes or a hip hurts.” I shared it on Facebook – and […]
And the book that just might help… The older I get, the more determined I am to find ways to live a healthier and longer life. When we are young, it’s easy to take our energy and resilience for granted. We can seemingly eat or drink anything we want with little consequence. We can forego […]
It wasn’t long ago that the phrase, “app” was slang for an order for chicken wings, nachos or perhaps the hummus plate. Well, times have changed and we now can use an “app” to order an “app” for delivery from our favorite restaurant. We live in a world of conveniences and few things illustrate that […]
‘Tis the season. The season for entertaining, shopping, decorating and family gatherings. And for many – the season for overwhelming stress. With Thanksgiving just a few days away, it’s safe to say most of us have our plans in place. For my clan, it’s a giant potluck. Everyone brings a side or two to compliment […]
Midlife Musings 