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One of the most startling images of the pandemic was the common sight of health professionals working around the clock treating the victims of COVID. Banging pots, musical tributes, and other forms of gratefulness probably did not touch the depth…

I heard an expression the other day that stopped me in my tracks. It had the ring of a famous saying, although that turned out not to be the case. But more importantly, it had some real profundity. It said, simply, “Life ends in the middle of a sentence…

Whether you’re soaring through the skies, cruising on a train, or navigating winding roads, there are a few things that can make a huge difference in your traveling comfort. One trusty travel companion that will keep you cozy and refreshed…

I was 74 years old, and I had just helped my husband to die. I stood alone at the end of the pier, as a frosty spray whipped across my face. It was four months after my husband had gone through a medically assisted death, and all I wanted to do was go with him…

Once you’ve decided to sell your small business, get ready for a journey through a thorny thicket! If you’re not careful, you might find yourself stuck by an un-foreseen challenge. Here are five prickly issues you should keep an eye out for…

Finding time for self-care can be tricky. We may still be self-isolating, but for many of us, life is as busy as it’s ever been. We’re working, taking care of family members, babysitting grandkids via Skype, not to mention worrying ourselves silly about the pandemic…

Superheroes don’t always wear capes. Neither do super heroines. Just after Mother’s Day, my virtual Women’s Circle CAFE group devoted an hour to talking about the heroines who changed our lives. And there wasn’t a cape to be found…

We are home more than ever, so what can we do with our space to love being there? If you’re like me, you follow posted decorating trends because you love to see what’s new, then try to incorporate some of the fun trends into your space…

Have you ever considered doing something that sounded fun or interesting, but it just made you feel too anxious? This is part 3 of a three-article series about common ways we hold ourselves back from living the life we truly desire…

Some things I have mastered. Mostly, things that I’ve done over and over, often with little attention. Things like driving a car. Or riding a bicycle. Or brewing a pot of coffee. No need for deep thought or remembering details…