Grandma’s Kind of Woman

Mar 28, 2011 by

My life is filled with remarkable women. They’re remarkable in all the ways you’d expect: kind, loving, supportive, determined, concerned. They’re each unique unto themselves, and I feel their love and support in different ways. Their example makes me want to be a better woman myself. If I had to pick one to model...

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Call for Assistance: Volunteering Outside Your Comfort Zone, Pt 2

Sep 23, 2010 by

Part one can be found here I attended a training class for folks who are interested in becoming facilitators for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Memories in the Making art program this evening. The information presented was quite educational and enlightening. I feel prepared to facilitate a course though there’s more...

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Volunteering Outside of Your Comfort Zone

Sep 15, 2010 by

Yesterday, on a bit of a committed whim, I sent an inquiry to the local branch of the Alzheimer’s Association asking if I might be suitable to participate as a facilitator in their Memories in the Making art program. It is said that when we are feeling blue or troubled, we can help ourselves by helping others. It was in...

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3 Tips for Leaving Emotional Baggage at Home During Travel

May 27, 2010 by

I recently had occasion to do some traveling for work. On average I travel about 3 to 4 times per year, most of the time by plane. I’m the lone traveler that doesn’t say much and that spends most of the flight with her eyes closed, head nodding. I’m the one folks ask to switch seats so they can sit with...

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