Neuroplasticity and Language Learning
I took three years of Spanish in high school, all to no effect. Joan and I visited Spain a few […]
Optimism
Original Content Written by a Flawed Human Being
I am committing to you, dear reader, to always be the voice behind these messages. However flawed that voice may
The Sixties are the New Thirties, Redefining Aging
My image of the sixties from my childhood (in the 1960s) was that of an old man with an Afghan
Pay to Eat Dinner with Strangers?
Would you pay to eat dinner with strangers? At first blush, this idea seems a bit absurd. Why would anyone
One Door Closes, and 33 Years and 13 Days Later, Another Door Closes, Or “The Empty Nest”
My wife and I recently became empty nesters after a fairly lengthy, but deeply enjoyable, run. We find ourselves in
Reset an Attitude of Gratitude with this Simple Exercise
I have known for a while that having a proper attitude of gratitude sets us up for a positive perspective
Friendship, Your Most Valuable Asset
The face that we normally present to the world is our best one. Social media makes this easy, and most
Life Balance Or The Illusion Of It
Continuing from last week about beach walks and rock collecting, some of the rocks that spark joy for me are
I’ve Come Full Circle with My Alarm Clock
My first alarm clock was a rite of passage for me. I was around ten years old, and digital clocks