I don’t know about you, but finding a planner that I enjoy using has become an increasing challenge. Each year I find I”m saying to myself “how hard can it be??” I just want one that is simple, straightforward, easy to use and with typeface that is big enough and dark enough to read. Well, I FOUND IT! It’s perfect and I couldn’t ask for anything better and the price is even incredible. HERE’S THE SCOOP: Available at your local CVS. (Not available at CVS online.) It’s made by “PlanAhead” although you can’t buy it direct. It sells for $1.99 to $8.99 depending on the size. It is available in three sizes. Here’s a look at the one I have, after all a pictures worth 1,000 words, right? It has tabs for the months, a section in the back for contacts and one for passwords. Type is large, dark and...
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If so, read on. Note: This post is something of an intermission…a break from the mind numbing, over-thinking I usually do here…I know you’re all heaving a sigh of relief! While I’ve discussed my coffee addiction in the past it mostly has been about how I’m always spilling it! This is about how I am enjoying it when I’m not spilling it! Several months ago I was invited by Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, the company behind Keurig, “an innovative single-serve brewing system, and a family of coffee, tea, and beverage brands in K-Cup portion packs for use in Keurig brewers” to be an “ambassador” for them. At first I was going to decline their offer which included a Keurig coffee maker and regular shipments of coffee for one year in exchange for writing four blogs about my experience. Don’t get me wrong, I am definitely a coffee drinker, and...
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Every once in a while I hear an idea that at first I’m inclined to dismiss, but something needles me until I reconsider. More often than not, if I do reconsider, I find a shift takes place in my perspective and I may even have an “ah ha!” moment.  If you’ve ever had one you know it’s like a light switch going on in a dark attic. A new idea fits into place like it’s always been there.  I had such a moment yesterday and today I am savoring it by   READ MORE
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Sophie Lumen oozes creativity. She lives and breathes her art and embodies the fullest expression of aging artfully that I have yet to encounter. You will find her on Facebook, supporting and loving and inspiring thousands of women who yearn to erase their fear of aging and embrace the beauty within. During a time when Sophie struggled with depression she wrote three words on an index card: Feed the Beauty and from that has sprung inspirational and moving artwork, two books, an insightful blog, The Art of Aging Creed and so much more. The best way to get to know Sophie is to join her journey on Facebook, buy her book, or place a piece of Sophie’s art in your home. You will be inspired. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Learn the language of your soul and the power of its beauty, and you will call forth strength and endurance that’s been there all along.” ~ sophie Luman Sophie’s Book...
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Director and Producer of “The Beauty of Aging” Laurie transitioned into documentary film in the last few years after a 25-year career as a psychotherapist. She created the idea for “The Beauty of Aging” out of a desire to find inspiring models of aging for herself and other women. The Beauty of Aging is a one-hour documentary starring vital American women over 80. They show us through their optimism, sense of purpose, and fearlessness, how to stay engaged in living, despite the challenges. See a preview of this beautifully done and moving film on the Beauty of Aging website. Laurie produced and directed a documentary short, SCAT, The Story of “Scatman” John Larkin and was Associate Producer on a narrative short, PICKLED. Keep up with Laurie and film production on Facebook.
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Sometimes, particularly when life seems full of challenges, we become so focused on what we’ve yet to achieve both in our personal growth and  in our life accomplishments, that we forget to acknowledge or even take the time to consider what already has come to pass by effort or circumstance. Last week I wrote about the importance of finding a few moments each day for Quiet. I have capitalized the word “Quiet” here because the kind of quiet I’m talking about, and that we are looking for, is more than just the lack of external sound, though that is important, it is a deeper quiet; the kind of quiet that we find when we learn to turn down the volume on our inner noise, on the loud cacophony of self-doubt, recriminations, banter and barter that too often produces a non-stop assault upon our sense of peace and security. What we are...
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“Just when the caterpillar thought her world was over, she became a butterfly.”   Throughout my life I have been inspired, comforted and guided by the words and wisdom of great writers, teachers and philosophers. In this book you will find a selection of these quotes and a few of my thoughts on life and living. Life can be difficult but there are some basic truths and ideas that we can turn to put things into perspective…to lift us up…to give us hope. This...
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Imagine yourself atop the green peaks of Machu Picchu looking down on the abandoned stone buildings of an ancient civilization as the wafting clouds provide the perfect atmosphere to your early-morning hike. Or, in a Vermont farmhouse, where you and four greenhorns hover over a stove as a chef demonstrates cooking techniques to be followed by a gourmet meal, fine wine, and the company of new friends. Perhaps it’s the idea of shopping in a Cairo market with its cacophony of sounds that awakens...
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Eileen Barish is a multiple award-winning author and nationally known niche-travel expert. Eileen’s books have been reviewed by over 1500 publications. She is a contributing columnist to national magazines including GUEST INFORMANT, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER and NEWSWEEK and is a frequent guest on CNN and other networks. Eileen’s sage advice in her articles and books on unusual travel experiences has enriched the lives of hundred’s of thousands of her readers. Her current books are available at all major bookstores or by calling 1.800.638.3637 and...
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Thirty years of working as a reporter and writing for others, Doris Gallan decided it was now time to work for herself.  In 2006 Doris and her husband quit their well-paying jobs, sold their house and 99 percent of their worldly possessions and set out on a 26 month ’round-the-world trip. Combining her love of writing with her love of  travel she has since traveled forty countries on six continents – including Antarctica, learned the polite words of some two dozen languages, ate foods...
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A freelance writer with and an active traveler, Donna and her photographer  husband Allen travel the globe reporting their adventures and experiences as they go. Their first hand accounts are delightful to read and they provide lots of tips for the boomer with “itchy feet”. Their website “My Itchy Travel Feet” provides a wealth of information on topics such as Where to Go What to Do Where to Eat Where to Stay Plan Your Trip Inspiring Photographs Product Reviews Blog News You can also...
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