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Reconnecting for the Holidays

In last week’s post, I made reference to the Holiday Season often being disappointing because it doesn’t live up to your expectations. Many of those expectations have to do with you relationships. As humans, relationships are vital to us. Of course, being part of a couple is generally what you think of when you hear the word ‘relationship.’ But, there are many different types of relationships, and they can be very significant to your sense of health and well-being: co-workers, friends, parents, siblings, and other relatives. But what about those of you who have strained relationships? Or, in extreme cases, when you are no longer talking to people who once had meaning to you? The good, the bad, and the ugly More…

Protect Fido and Frisky From Holiday Hazards

We are in the midst of the holidays and everything from our clothing to our home is decked out to look as festive as possible. But in our seasonal bliss, are we creating a potentially harmful home for our pets? Did you know there are many foods, plants and other items directly tied to the season that could put your dog or cat at risk? I had the opportunity to talk to veterinarian Dr. Steven Hansen on my weekly podcast this week. Dr. Hansen is a board-certified toxicologist with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Animal Poison Control Center. He encourages all pet owners to be on alert about these hidden dangers. More…

...So Why Aren’t We Working Today?

Does anyone else find it odd that on LABOR day so few of us are working? More…

A Digital Christmas Stocking for You

Like many of you, I've been caught up in Christmas preparations, shopping, decorating, baking and cooking.  But I haven't forgotten you dear readers.    Here's a digital stocking of all sorts of links to dip into and enjoy when you finally kick back and relax. More…

Gratitude in Hard Times

Every year Thanksgiving reminds us of the power of gratitude.  “Gratitude” said William Blake, is “heaven itself.”   Heaven not as someplace in the sky, but right here in our hearts and minds if we choose it.    More…

What Honor Do We Owe the Dead We Never Knew?

We who have the great fortune to be born or become Americans enjoy the freeest, wealthiest, most abundant life of any humans in all history.   It did not happen without cost, though many to their shame take it for granted.  More…

Later, Dudes and Dudettes

Jingle bells, Santa Smells, Rudolph ran away... More…

All the Beautiful People

Colorado is full of beautiful people. More…

Bells A-Ringing

"Summertime and the living is easy," so the song goes. "Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high." So why do I hear bells ringing in my ears? Before I go off on a tangent about bells and summertime and goin' fishing...let me say that I'm tickled pink all over to be included in the group of writers working on this blog. Special appreciation goes to the ThirdAge folks who hired that talented teenager, Jory. More…