ReDESIGNS by Ava: It’s the Holidays… Company Is Coming!
“When guests arrive (even unexpectedly) never ever apologize for how your house (or your person) looks. It can make your guests feel unwelcome and like they’re imposing upon you. Instead, […]
Manage Loneliness This Holiday Season
The thought of being alone – or perhaps, alone again – this holiday season, may be weighing you down with feelings of sadness and despair. While others are anticipating […]
Always Save The Turkey
I remember it like it was yesterday – the first Thanksgiving that I volunteered to help cook. My culinary skills have improved over the years, but this was a time […]
In the Spotlight
Kellie P. Easton What makes you YOU? My drive to bring my tangible self into the fullness of my conscious self makes me, me. I was raised by beautiful people […]
Why We Complain
“Would you stop complaining already?” “Complaining never makes anything better.” “Whine, whine, whine!” “Nobody likes a complainer.” We’ve heard these thumbs-down statements and perhaps have made a few of them […]
Eight Great Films You May Have Never Heard Of
A film can get overlooked for any number of reasons and still be perfectly wonderful to watch. Some movies don’t get the credit they deserve for various reasons, and because […]
Coping with Grief
We humans mourn the loss of many things: relationships, homes, jobs, pets, and of course, our loved ones. I have experienced every one of these losses and yes, I know […]
Woman’s Club of Winston Salem – Transforming Lives in the Community for Over 100 Years
Historical Highlights In 19th-century America, the expectation of women was to tend to the domestic duties of the home while the men were away at work. But in time, after […]
The Plague of Perfectionism
Perfectionism is truly the root of so many awful things. Think about where it comes from: studies show the root cause is basing your self-worth on your achievements. If your […]
My Self Esteem? I’m All Over It
Let’s be completely frank: getting older and being retired can do a number on a person’s self-esteem. Yes, it’s greatto own your own time, and to feel good about having […]
