Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June. Al Bernstein Summer is truly and officially here, and with it my Summer Bucket List. Last October, I announced that I would be completing a 60 before 60 Challenge in the year leading up to my 60th birthday and that the challenge would take the place of … [Read more…]
Are you looking for a way to start each day on a positive note, with a boost to your confidence? I’ve got a simple answer for you. After your morning routine…before you leave the bathroom…give yourself a High 5 in the mirror. Maybe throw in an encouraging word, “You got this!” No, I’m not crazy…well … [Read more…]
Everyday it seems a new miracle diet hits the market or a ground-breaking nutritional study is released…one that contradicts the last great breakthrough. How’s a gal (or guy) supposed to know what to eat for optimal health? If you are looking for a simple answer to this complex question, Michael Pollan’s In Defense of Food: … [Read more…]
I recently had my first sound bath…no tub or water involved…but it certainly was cleansing and relaxing. I couldn’t wait to share my experience with you. As an avowed overthinker, my first experience with anything is bound to be at least a little stressful. Will I like this? What’s going to happen next? Am I … [Read more…]
Thank you Mother Nature… …for the beautiful flowers, both up north… …and down south in the desert. Thank you Becky and Randy… …for the beautiful handmade quilt. I cannot think of a more thoughtful gift. It was exactly what we needed to finish off our room. You are truly the best neighbors. Thank you Allied … [Read more…]
Live life in full bloom. Elizabeth Murray We’re two months into spring, life is in full bloom…and it’s time to share an update on our Spring Bucket Lists, or in my case, an update on my 60 before 60 Challenge. Last October, I announced that I would be completing a 60 before 60 Challenge in the year … [Read more…]
Over the last couple of years, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what I want to do in retirement…the next big transition of my life. Do I want to edit and publish my book? Then maybe start another? Would I like to begin a new self-employed career…maybe life coaching or freelance writing? Do … [Read more…]
Last January I mentioned that I had watched a story on CBS Sunday Morning with five tips for protecting the brain from dementia. I promised a separate post on each of the five tips. Today is the final post of that series. If you missed the others and would like to catch up, you’ll find the previous tips … [Read more…]
It’s been a while since I’ve written a Thank You Notes post. It’s not that I haven’t had much to be grateful for…more that I’ve been caught up in other things. But now I’m back, and I’ll try to condense my little bits of gratitude from the past several months into one post. I created … [Read more…]
Where flowers bloom so does hope. Lady Bird Johnson We are one month into spring, flowers are blooming, hope abounds…and it’s time to share an update on our Spring Bucket Lists, or in my case, an update on my 60 before 60 Challenge. Last October, I announced that I would be completing a 60 before 60 … [Read more…]