Standing in the grocery store line at Safeway, I noticed a well-dressed elderly woman.  An employee had come to wipe the water off the seat of her walker.  The weather was cold and rainy outside.  She stood up straight and announced, “Well, I am 90.”  She seemed to be doing well for her age. When

Happy New Year everyone! It is time to review the past year and write down some goals for 2015.  If you are having a hard time getting this done and feel a little discouraged, I have some thoughts to lift your spirits. At least 80% of humanity lives on $10.00 a day.  We have so

Many of us do not get enough sleep, especially during the holidays.  Surveys conducted by the National Sleep Foundation (1999-2004) found that at least 40 million Americans suffered from over 70 different sleep disorders and 60 percent of adults reported having sleep problems a few nights a week more.  For children, 69 percent experienced one

My favorite part of Halloween is finding tiny trick-or-treaters at my door! There really isn’t much that beats the tiny voices asking for a treat.  Does anyone remember those Miniature Little Golden Books that came in a bag?  I wish I could find them.   I would much rather give those out instead of candy..or maybe

This strange German word is pronounced (Kar-toe-full-poofer).  In America, we would call them hash browns.   This amazing treat, cooked to a crispy crunch, was something I anticipated since my last trip to Germany three years ago. My cousin Elizabeth makes them in her kitchen.  A bowl of grated potatoes takes only a few minutes

What is wellness?  The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”  The Alliance for Integrative Medicine states the definition of wellness as “ more than just a state of physical health, wellness also encompasses emotional stability, clear thinking,

Summer is a great time to keep your children’s reading skills improving by helping them find great books to read.  Most libraries have summer reading programs that are fun for children.  You could even have them invent their own summer reading program. How about you and the children decide on how many books they will

Have you seen the latest idea for thinking about others?  One father and daughter have made difference by making a game out of doing kind things for others.  The premise is when you do a good deed, it doesn’t count of anyone else knows about it. Click here for the whole story: What good deed

Do  you spend time wondering what your children will eat for dinner?  Are they picky about eating certain kinds of foods? “Children love to eat good food and eat food that is good for them especially when they help shop for it, prepare it wth an adult, and understand how it helps their bodies grow.”