I grew up near a rural town that had everything we needed: a grocery, the pharmacy and a hardware store. The main drag was lined with a bank and post office, a florist and the barber, our doctor and insurance agent. We even had a bowling alley that served a mean catfish dinner on Friday nights. Read More
Createquity is an online think tank that helps make sense of the news and research in the arts world. Their review of the evidence that connects the arts with our emotions reveals four things:
Read MoreFew beliefs are as harmful when it comes to starting a business than the “I saw no-one was doing it” myth. We’ve all seen the interviews…
A 20-something start-up founder in a hoodie is talking publicly about his company for the first time. He explains that his company came into being because he personally had a need that no-one was filling. Read More
Caregivers are usually dependable, persistent, detailed, vigilant – and seemingly tireless. But not many people would characterize caregivers as lonely. Yet as a caregiver, I have experienced many periods of loneliness. Depending on your circumstances, you may feel the same way. Read More
Hi everyone! Here are the biggest news stories for August 20, 2018 along with a few of my own thoughts. I also have a fascinating question to ask all of you about your first job. I hope that you will join the discussion! Read More
Few female performers have influenced other women more than Tina Turner. Her music transcends generations, but, for baby boomers, she will always hold a special place in our hearts. We followed her career through the decades. In return, she inspired us to be strong, proud and independent women. Read More
After growing up in the spotlight due to celebrity parents, Iman and David Bowie, it seemed only fitting when Alexandria Zahra Jones recently turned 18 years old, that her supermodel Mom would wish her a Happy Birthday in a very public fashion. Read More
Yoga is a robust and still-growing sector of the health and wellness industry. Its popularity is being driven in no small part by boomers and healthcare providers who see it as an eminently accessible way to increase flexibility and muscle strength. Read More
“I’m too tired.” “I don’t have time.” “I don’t have the right equipment.” “It hurts my bones/muscles/brain.” The laundry list of excuses that all of us have for not exercising is seemingly never-ending and finding the time and motivation to stay active and fit is something that many of us struggle with. Read More
Everyone knows that Madonna Louise Ciccone is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman.
However, these words hardly describe the enormous impact she has had on music, fashion and culture. Even now, on her 60th birthday on August 16, she is challenging aging stereotypes and telling older women that they do not have to be invisible. Read More