A Poem: “The Invitation”

A Poem: “The Invitation”

Reading Time: 2 minutes I am taking an online class through the Modern Elder Academy (www.modernelderacademy.com), called “Navigating Midlife Transitions.”  I am really enjoying it. I feel like I miraculously stumbled upon this class. I knew I wanted to take a class...
Erin Flood’s Legacy

Erin Flood’s Legacy

Reading Time: 6 minutes Erin Flood is a teacher at heart. She also loves being a caretaker. I got to know of Erin through my sister-in-law and Facebook. I know that often we are attracted to people similar to ourselves. I feel a strong affinity for Erin and what she...
My Theme for 2023

My Theme for 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutes Each year I choose a word or theme for the year. To learn more about the background of this annual exercise please click here. Part of me wants to keep the same theme as last year – Notice and Create Joy (when(ever) possible)”. I truly...
“Tranquility By Tuesday” (Part 2)

“Tranquility By Tuesday” (Part 2)

Reading Time: 4 minutes My theme for 2022 is: “Notice and Create Joy (when(ever) possible)”.  Two of Laura Vanderkam’s rules from Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters relate to my theme for 2022: 6. One big adventure, one...
“Tranquility By Tuesday” (Part 2)

“Tranquility By Tuesday” (Part 1 of 2)

Reading Time: 4 minutes I have read a lot of self-help books. I follow Laura Vanderkam and enjoy her work. She is a mother of five and specializes in time management. I volunteered to read an early copy of her latest book, Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the...