by Marlena Fiol | Dec 18, 2019
My Mother, Gazing at her Youth It seems the invisibility curse of the elderly is especially harsh on women. A recent article by Ann Brenoff in AARP pointed out that women are increasingly unseen, marginalized by the younger, and left feeling that they no longer have…
by Marlena Fiol | Dec 16, 2019
I’m One of the Lucky Ones Around this time a year ago, I posted a blog titled “Confessions of a Holiday Volunteer Junkie.” I asked myself what my desire to volunteer during the holidays was really about?…
by Marlena Fiol | Dec 8, 2019
Here I am, learning to be perfect! “The opposite of joy is not sadness. It’s perfectionism.” That’s what Susie Rinehart, author of Fierce Joy said to me today when I interviewed her for my upcoming podcast season. I know all about perfectionism….
by Marlena Fiol | Dec 6, 2019
A “Me-Too” Coffee Shop in the Republic of Georgia I face stiff competition. And I’m very competitive. It’s taken me to where I am today, and I want to keep getting the most from my competitors. I…
by Marlena Fiol | Nov 24, 2019
The pool in our community in Tucson Despite the fact that my emotional health and physical well-being seemingly depend on focusing on goodness and gratitude, I am surrounded by opportunities to see the darker sides of life. So I have a choice to make…