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The Art of Coping

The Art of Coping

The word “coping” is often defined as dealing successfully with something stressful. Some of my friends think it means just the opposite …. dealing UNsuccessfully with a bad situation. Some think coping is limited to drinking, smoking, acting out, excessive retail therapy, overeating, isolating, being angry and lashing out as well as other negative activities. Read More

I’ve Never Had a Bucket List

I’ve Never Had a Bucket List

Bucket lists are meant to include those lofty experiences we want but most likely will never attain — Read More

And We’re Off!

And We’re Off!

It’s official! The holiday season is underway. Get your orthotic shoes ready and your wallets fluffed up.

It’s during Read More

Seven Myths of Aging

Seven Myths of Aging

A lot is written about senior citizens in our communities. Often, those opinions are made by non-seniors who Read More

Dog Days

Dog Days

We’re in the dog days of summer, and I’m wondering what you, my friends, are up to. It’s Read More

Celebrating Freedom the American Way

Celebrating Freedom the American Way

Growing Up Patriotic

When I was eleven, my family lived in Hampton, Virginia. My father was a major in Read More