Vignettes on Aging – Humanity
Last Wednesday I was at the grocery store at the crack of dawn because I prefer to shop while everyone is still asleep. That way I can zip around while only having to dodge shelf re-stockers instead of just-waking-up-shoppers like me. I checked out with my favorite clerk, Jermaine, and headed out the door. It Read More
Vignettes in Aging – Empathy
Empathy = comforting = compassion = sympathy = warmth = being there for someone = being there Read More
Vignettes in Aging – Compassion
Compassion is powerful. It does not always come naturally but can be learned easily.
Compassion can be a practice. Holding Read More
Thirty Ways to Benefit Others
I write all the time about doing for others as a way of improving our own lives. Generally, Read More
The Quality of Life – guest post by Randall Friesen
Randall Friesen
Each New Year I choose a quality that will be the focus Read More
Friends: What kind of a friend are you?
I don’t think I’m a fabulous friend, but I’m a better friend than I used to be. Read More