POLITICAL PARTIES TRANSFORMATION IN THE USA As we wade through the political craziness of this 2016 election cycle, I found myself realizing I didn’t recall much about the actual history of our political parties. Perhaps I learned back in school, but that has been quite a few years ago and…
Both eczema and psoriasis are chronic, itchy and inflammatory skin conditions which may include lesions, patches of redness, scaling and blistering. Eczema is quite common in infants; often inherited, it may also lead to asthma or hay fever. Psoriasis often appears on the scalp and extremities; commonly inherited and can…
Retirement Transition… the Ups’ and Down’s… A Roadmap to Emotional Happiness Four years ago I was downsized from a large corporation for whom I had worked three months shy of 39 years. It was a very stressful job, but I was learning something new every day and had good working…
When spring rolls around, our thoughts coincidentally turn to spring cleaning. But have you ever wondered where and who started that tradition? Could it possibly also have a spiritual connotation? Well I found out that spring cleaning has several possible origins. First, some attribute it to the ancient Jewish…
MY REASONS FOR SUPPORTING SENATOR SANDERS OVER HILARY CLINTON First I must state that I think Mrs. Clinton is very qualified for the position and I would love to see us have a woman President. However, I feel Bernie Sander’s positions resemble my values more closely and he takes a…
WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? FENG SHUI, THAT IS! In case you are unfamiliar with feng shui (meaning wind and water), it is the ancient Chinese art of creating a happy and harmonious atmosphere by the placement of articles within a space (home or office). By using feng…
Safety Tips for Older Drivers (and some apply to everyone!) 1. Maintain your mobility. Have a fitness routine, one that you like! Dancing, walking, aerobics, golf, yoga, etc. Get up and move every 10 minutes if sitting! Would you be able to get out the car window in an emergency?…
As New Year’s Day approaches, tradition calls us to make our new year’s resolutions for the coming year. This is a promise made to make positive changes or self-improvements in the year ahead. It is not just an American tradition and its roots go a long way back. Perhaps you have…