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What to Do When Stress Breaks You – Part 3

Experiencing a stress-related heart incident that sends you to the hospital is a scary thing. On the other side of it, you must assess your life and decide on corrective actions to reset yourself onto a better course. This is the final article of this 3-part series.

Don’t Miss the Rocket Man and the Piano Man

There’s nothing like a great classic rock concert, but the big old rock bands are disappearing fast as they age into retirement. Check out my concert reviews and some photos from two of the biggest and best, Elton John and Billy Joel circa 2022.

Free Viewing Opportunity for Book Lovers

If you love books, then spending an hour to watch the documentary The Book Makers is well worth your time. Learn how a dedicated group of global creators is keeping the art form of physical book printing alive

Finding Inspiration Every Day

There’s beauty and inspiration everywhere, even in a frozen puddle! Get in the habit of finding some inspiration each day and your mind will thank you.

The Critical Importance of Being Your Own Advocate

Now more than ever, it’s critically important to be your own health advocate. Learn some tips and ideas to consider to fulfill this role for yourself, and ensure that you maintain your physical and mental well being

Using Your Old Photos as Journaling Prompts

It’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. In my case it was many more! If you want a great idea for journaling, try using your old photos as journaling prompts, and let the white doves escape from your mind.

What to Do When Stress Breaks You – Part 2

Experiencing a stress-related heart incident that sends you to the hospital is a scary thing. On the other side of it, you must assess your life and decide on corrective actions to reset yourself onto a better course. This is the second article of this 3-part series.

What to Do When Stress Breaks You – Part 1

Experiencing a stress-related heart incident that sends you to the hospital is a scary thing. On the other side of it, you must assess your life and decide on corrective actions to reset yourself onto a better course. This is the first article of this 3-part series.

Inspiring your “becoming”

The process of “becoming” is a simple concept, but something which is all too easy to forget or maybe not even realize in the first place. This article is about a short podcast episode that just might change the way you view yourself and the arc of your personal journeys.

How to start and benefit from writing a personal journal

There are many benefits of writing a personal journal, you just have to get started. If you think it’s something you might like to try, then this article will help you jump right in. Journaling is a great way to express yourself, and it gives you a fun opportunity to taste life twice while you’re…

Wisdom in A Beautiful Anarchy

The podcast by author and photographer David duChemin called A Beautiful Anarchy has wisdom contained within it to change your life. That’s a bold statement, but if you give several episodes a listen you’ll be hooked, and if you go further and use what you hear in your daily life, you’ll be a “better you”…

Wait, it’s autumn already!

Time is warping as we head into autumn. Hit the brakes on it, and find the little things for yourself to enjoy

Enjoy going down a rabbit hole

When’s the last time that you learned something just to learn it, choosing to do so because the subject intrigued you or simply sounded like fun? Join me to read about the fulfillment of falling down a rabbit hole.

The benefits that mindful listening bring to you

Listening to someone mindfully is an art. In this age of texting, immediate gratification, and low attention span many people have allowed their listening skills to erode. This short article explains the importance of mindful listening and the great benefits it can bring you.

The heaven that is ad-free websites

Are scrolling, blinking, text-blocking internet ads driving you crazy these days? You’re not alone in thinking they’ve gotten worse. Install the free AdBlock Plus software and vanquish them from your webpages. It works great!

Arctic Circle Skate with Luc Mehl

Read about and watch an Alaskan expedition ice skating adventure over lakes and the sea through an article and video by Luc Mehl that describes the planning and execution of a unique and beautiful trip