by Diana Elarde | Dec 5, 2018 | Inspirational, Spiritual
By Diana Creel Elarde The soft snow swirled around our feet as we crossed the plaza, creating the feel of walking in clouds. It was nearly dusk and the glowing luminarias had just started to light up on the buildings around us. We stopped for a moment to catch the...
by Diana Elarde | Nov 21, 2018 | Inspirational, Relationships
By Diana Creel Elarde I had expected the task of moving my aging parents back to Michigan to be with family would be an emotionally difficult transition. What I had not anticipated was having to witness their goodbyes to their close friends. Nowhere in our best laid...
by Glenn Baja | Jul 15, 2018 | Growth, Inspirational, Relationships
From the editor: What does it feel like to be in the midst of going through a divorce at 65 years of age, after 40 plus years of marriage? What fears and anxieties creep into your life when the prospect of “starting over” arises? What goes into one’s head when you...
by Diana Elarde | Jun 15, 2018 | Challenges, Inspirational
By Diana Creel Elarde In the past when I attempted to explain my midlife crisis to others, I often shared it as a time of struggle and hardship. However, as I’ve aged and my wisdom has grown, I now see this time period as not only the hardship that it was, but also as...
by Carolyn Fields | Apr 26, 2018 | Inspirational
You’re probably already aware of the uplifting effects of music. If you’ve ever heard a song playing in the background at a store and found yourself suddenly smiling (or even singing along), you know the power of music to change your mood. Or perhaps you’ve been...
by Glenn Baja | Apr 12, 2018 | Fun Stuff, Inspirational, Relationships
By Glenn Baja Been out of the “loop” for awhile when it comes to dating? Feeling a bit nervous about the prospect of starting over again? Well, the good news is that the dating game hasn’t changed all that much fundamentally, but as with all things, the details have....