Brushing off the dust of the past

September 26, 2017
A big sigh. I'm sitting here thinking about how difficult it would be to watch a new generation fall victim to my family's dysfunctions. "Family." The word is a...

How to find the lessons

September 25, 2017
This can be a bitter pill to swallow about tragedies and loss, but that does not take away from its wisdom. Or its truth. It's something to think about. What does it...

A VW van blogging carnival!

September 23, 2017
Close your eyes...transport yourself back to our youth....and then focus on this evocative image. Oh, that iconic VW van! It sure brings back memories! I'm not sure it...

The death grip of love

September 22, 2017
And why should it let go? If only we all realized that they're still here... it's not afterlife, it's ever-life. Life unending. See our gentle, supportive products...

Why people don’t do unto others

September 21, 2017
During Harvey we saw so many people step up to help in wondrous ways.  At the same time, my social media feed was filled with people calling names and insulting others...

Chronic pain & migraine relief

September 20, 2017
"The 12-member National Institute of Health Technology Assessment Panel on Integration of Behavioral and Relaxation Approaches into the Treatment of Chronic Pain and...

5 ways to simplify your life

September 19, 2017
Simplify meal planning. If it's okay with your doctor, consider doing a juice fast once a week. Or just eat veggies and/or fruit that require little to no preparation....

Tantalizing possibility of vision

September 18, 2017
I know people who absolutely will not entertain the idea of a good outcome. Absolutely will not. I get it. I do. When life's handed you some pretty big challenges...

How the brain benefits from mobile gaming

September 16, 2017
I don't know about you, but when I've got some down time, waiting in line for example, or even at home,  I'll grab my phone for a quick diversion, like Words with...

She’s got grieving all wrong

September 15, 2017
I love Patti Smith and I love her writing style. But she's a tough cookie, no doubt about it, and tough cookies sometimes lack empathy. Truth. When a friend sent me...

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