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Circle of Life

December 21, 2015

Orders from seed catalogs are arriving in the mail. Hope abounds for the first sign of green under grow lights. A little water, a little fertilizer, some nice words (Grow! Darn it!) are said. Hope abounds for the first sign of life. Vigilance is in place. In Winter consider…are your immunizations up to date? Are […]

4 Ways to Keep the Mind Sharp as You Age

December 14, 2015

As you age, remember forgetfulness is not an indicator of cognitive decline. It means you need to stay on top of the game by adding a variety of memory skills to daily routines. Staying sharp in the senior years is not unreasonable; in fact, it is a necessary element to keep the mind active and […]

Santa’s List to Seniors

December 8, 2015

A remake of the traditional holiday list certainly applies to everyone, even those celebrating holidays in other cultures and religions. As a popular song states “We are one world, one instrument.” I’d like to believe we have the ability to improve not only our lives but others. Mushy? Believe it! Standing straight and looking at […]

The Cornucopia Shake

November 25, 2015

Traditionally you sat around the table expressing gratitude for health, family, friends, and stores opening early for Black Friday…but did you really, really peek inside your cornucopia of abundance to recognize the small gifts, the silent blessings? When you saw all the positives, were you thinking of keeping them to yourself or giving them away, […]

Did You Say Fraud Maude?

November 2, 2015

While raking leaves a white pickup truck drove by, backed up and came to a halt at the curb. I would like to think the driver was attracted by my wild silver hair and voluptuous “one size fits all” figure as he was truly somewhat “easy on the eye.” “Hello ma’am, I was just driving […]

Bumps In The Night

October 22, 2015

What is the cause of those painful “bumps in the night?” This month is Halloween and wouldn’t it be a treat to avoid the little devils causing bruises and broken bones? Take off the masks and be pro-active. As goblins approach the front door will they fall between cracks in sidewalks? A level surface […]

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