One of my biggest lessons learned in the work world, when I first started working in finance, was that just because you did everything right, the next person or department responsible for finishing the task may
Year: 2024
4 Tips for More Precious Moments Creating Art with Your Grandchildren
The funny thing about being a full-time artist is that you think everyone else is creating art too. At least planning to anyway. Fortunately, there are responsible people doing the jobs that we artists try to
Fall/Winter 2024/25 Fashion Trends for Women Over 50
As the cooler months approach, fashion trends for Fall/Winter 2024/25 offer a fresh take on classic styles with an emphasis on comfort, elegance, and timeless appeal. For women over 50, this season’s trends are not just
Intent vs. Interpretation: Navigating Communication in the Age of Misunderstanding
In a world brimming with instant connectivity and endless streams of information, communication has never been more effortless or, paradoxically, more prone to misunderstanding. As a life coach, I frequently observe the fallout of miscommunication –
The Microbiome-Wellness Connection
You must know by now that our bodies are home to trillions of microorganisms – bacteria, viruses and other microbes. Together they form what’s called the microbiome. From the perspective of a former microbiologist, it’s both
How Breaking Up with My Therapist Allowed Me to Continue My Journey
I broke up with my therapist recently. That sounds a bit dramatic. What I mean is that I ended a formal relationship with a talk therapist I’d been seeing fairly regularly over the past few years.
9 Reasons Why Cruising Is Great for Solo Women Travelers
There aren’t many trip options that are so well suited to solo travelers as cruising. Where else can you go that you have the perfect balance of social interaction and as much quiet personal time as
Paint Like Monet in 8 Easy Steps (Video Guide Included)
Claude Monet is perhaps the most widely known of the Impressionist painters, and it was one of his paintings, which a critic disparagingly called only ‘an impression’ of a painting, which gave the group their name.
5 Travel Door Locks for Added Hotel Security
When traveling, especially alone or in unfamiliar locations, personal safety is a top concern. Hotels can be unpredictable in terms of security, and while most offer standard locks, these may not always provide the level of
Of Mothers and Adult Children – How Do You Cope with Thoughts that Make You Worry?
It is said that once a mother, you are always a mother. However old your son or daughter may be, they are always your children. This may be right, but it is a blessing and a