This week, I’ve been writing about the elderly in our society, who often feel invisible, not seen or heard and lonely. It’s especially sad during the holiday season, when the grief of feeling alone and unseen naturally is more intense when compared to the seeming…
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…
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?…
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….
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…
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…