As the winter moves in, it might be helpful to have something to laugh about! As an interviewer, this joke made me laugh: An 80-year-old lady was being interviewed because she had…
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Is Your Family “Normal?”
Especially around the holidays, we might be tempted to wish our families were more “normal.” The following are real situations I heard this year… A family locked their purses in…
Watch 30 seconds of Inspiration Below: “Move Around, Even If It Hurts A Little Bit”
WATCH THIS! My inspiring friend, Bob, is aging gracefully. He’s going to be 96 years old in a few weeks and he still works out several times a week. He…
Benefits of Exercise – Understanding Bone Loss
It’s vitally important to keep your skeleton strong for your health… and safety! Bone mass peaks in our early 20s. Then our continued bone loss is a normal part of…
What Does “Old” Look Like?
Two news articles recently presented pictures form school projects with children dressing up as “centenarians.” Their old lady costumes were bathrobes and big fuzzy slippers with pink foam hair curlers, or…
Two Strategies to Make Your Holidays Happier this Year!
BIG THANK YOU to guest writer, Todd Esterburg, LISW. Reach him directly at 216-224-9230 or by email at Esterburg@gmail.com! The holiday season can be joyous, but it may come with an…
Tomie Patton and Her Husband Keep Local History Alive!
Tomie Patton and her husband Tom have invested time and money to bring history home to Avon Lake, Ohio. Their efforts are so appreciated in this community. But that’s not…
Lunges – DO try this at home!
Help yourself get strong, and STAY STRONG… LUNGES! If you are in my Strength & Balance classes, you already know I consider lunges “obligatory!” Do everything you can to keep…
You Can’t Go Back Home… Or Can You?
Going Back to A Childhood Home Childhood homes still hold a piece of our hearts, and maybe even some secrets. Have you gone past the house where you lived as…
Not a Dull Moment with Karen and Bill!
Karen and Bill Levine are dear friends of mine. You will LOVE their compassion, kindness, humor, and honesty! They were my yoga students when I lived in Houston and I was…
Strength & Balance
Spotlight on Georgia, who is aging gracefully with social senior exercise classes! Georgia was one of my FIRST students in Strength & Balance. I immediately appreciated her comforting warm smile,…
Please join me in our own little book club in November for The Next Person You Meet in Heaven
Mitch Albom is one of my favorite authors. I recently met him at a local library and was struck by his humble attitude, openness, and sincerity with the many who…
It Was a Beautiful Day for a Bike Ride Until…
Tara was hit by a drunk driver while she was riding her bike with her husband and children ten years ago. That day changed her life permanently. People of any…
Drink More Water!
Drinking More Water in the Winter Can Be Especially Challenging! Especially in the colder weather, it can be difficult to drink more water. A person might look at a glass…
Bullying and Our Human Need for Respect
Edited and reposted 8/3/19 My friend was anxious about an upcoming meeting with a bully. This person had bullied and intimidated her in the past, using callous insults and interruptions…
