Learn to Respond Instead of React

How many times have you looked back on a moment and said, “Yikes! I wish I had thought about what I was going to say or at least taken a […]
A Farmer’s Tale: Occasional Cakes

What is community? David Spangler says,” Some people think they are in community, but they are only in proximity. True community requires commitment and openness. It is a willingness to […]
Ways to Navigate Difficult Conversations (on both sides!)

Difficult conversations are called such for a reason – they are not fun to have. This might be anything from a “Hey, we need to let you go” to “That […]
Herbal Healing: The Magnificent Rose

The cultural knowledge of herbs is not entirely lost. Tea drinkers seek warmth through sips to find a remedy for the onset of an ailment or to relax. Once upon […]
Aging Gracefully

I don’t remember the day, the month, or even the year, but I do remember the moment. A strand of silver, or maybe two, in a sea of long brunette […]
Writers Who Read: The New York Times Best Sellers

When we are looking for something new – whether it is a new book, recipe, or television show, we often look for inspiration and advice from others. One of the […]
Memorabilia Mirror

Many years ago, while clearing out a storage space I shared with my first husband, I took one look at “my” things, turned my back, and walked away. It was […]
I’m Sorry, You’re Wrong

Ever have an interaction with a friend, coworker, or acquaintance, and they are just…wrong? It’s not a matter of disagreement or a difference in opinion. The other person is completely […]
Boost Your Brain & Benefit Your Body With Good-Mood Foods

You know what they say. . . “You are what you eat,” and as Hippocrates is quoted, “let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” What we […]
Cheers! Building the Perfect Home Bar

Whether you invite friends over for a casual game night or coworkers for a dinner party, fumbling for wine glasses, and figuring out what kind of ingredients to run to […]