The search for a perfect tree.
No Easy Answers
If it is a jigsaw puzzle, even a tricky one, eventually I can manage it. If it is a gadget requiring multiple steps to assemble, I may struggle unless I have expert assistance. If I must first dismantle a mechanism and then reconfigure it to make it work, it is even more difficult for me […]
Holiday Traditions: With or Without God?
For those who attend church and look forward to Christmas services, is this season about religion or tradition? For those who light their candles Friday nights and manage the menorah during Chanukah – is this an exercise in faith, or honoring heritage, particularly if there are children in the house? And what about those who […]
Holiday Headaches: In-Laws, Out-Laws, By-Laws
In-law issues. Especially acute at the holidays?
The Beauty Balm
Easing pain through beauty and appreciation.
Mini Monster
Ah, the Big House. The one that drove me (and no doubt the neighbors) crazy for… let’s see… 12 months? 18 months? Oh, it was a seemingly endless period of time as the noise, mess, and general disturbance was unavoidable. Daily. Then there was the nail in my tire requiring (expensive) repair – hardly the […]
Help Line
When I had a question about my hosting service recently, I picked up the phone and called the Help Line. Ten minutes later, I had my response, and knew exactly how to accomplish my goal. But when it comes to asking for help in life, that’s harder. I was raised to offer help and to […]
An Anchor to Ground Us
Support systems are vital when undertaking change.
Am I Crazy To Be Worried About Dementia?
Are we right to worry now about dementia in the future?
SAD
When your mood is a matter of light…