BESIDES HALLOWEEN AND OTHER HOLIDAYS COMING OUR WAY, WHAT’S STILL ON YOUR VACATION LIST? OR . . . SINCE IT’S OCTOBER, AND DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU LIVE, MAYBE A STAYCATION IS THE TICKET TO BUY! “Sometimes you just need to … Read More

YOUR HUSBAND COMES HOME ONE DAY AND SAYS, “LET’S GO FOR A RIDE.” BUT WHEN YOU GRABBED YOUR COAT AND STARTED OUT THE DOOR, INSTEAD OF THE COZY, CUSHIONED SEDAN IN THE DRIVEWAY THERE WAS SOMETHING ALL TOGETHER DIFFERENT. COULD … Read More

IS THIS TRUE FOR YOU? THE WONDER OF TELEVISION CAN NEVER OUT-COMPETE THE MAGIC OF A GOOD BOOK! “I must say I find television very educational. The minute somebody turns it on, I go to the library and read a … Read More

READ ANY GOOD BOOKS LATELY? LOOKING FOR A FUN ADVENTURE MYSTERY? WANT TO EXPAND YOUR MIND AND IMAGINATION ABOUT OUR WORLD? AS THE YEARS GO BY . . .SO GLAD WE “OLDER FOLK” SOMEHOW RETAIN THE ESSENCE OF WHAT WE … Read More

HAVING ANY ENTHUSIASM AND CONFIDENCE STEPPING INTO A NEW ADVENTURE? WINGSUIT GLIDING? YOU’RE KIDDING, AREN’T YOU?! FOR ME, I’LL LET THAT IDEA “FREE-FALL” TO SOMEONE ELSE RIGHT NOW, FOR A MORE SERENE QUEST. “Our days are a kaleidoscope. Every instant … Read More

SEVENTH . . . DEAL WITH STRESS . . . FIND YOUR JEST! Don’t go a day without laughing! “As laughter, humor, and play become integrated into your life, your creativity will flourish and new opportunities for laughing with friends, … Read More

SIXTH . . . FIND YOUR INNER CHILD Pay attention to children . . . Try to emulate them . . . They are the experts on playing, taking life lightly, and laughing at ordinary things. “Laughter is your birthright, … Read More

FIFTH . . . DON’T DWELL ON THE NEGATIVE Whenever you can . . . avoid negative people and depressing news stories/entertainment/conversations “Many things in life are beyond your control—particularly the behavior of other people. While you might view carrying … Read More

FOURTH . . . REMEMBER FUNNY THINGS THAT HAPPEN WRITE IT DOWN . . . TELL SOMEONE! “The ability to laugh, play, and have fun not only makes life more enjoyable but also helps you solve problems, connect with others, … Read More

THIRD . . . SURROUND YOURSELF WITH REMINDERS TO LIGHTEN UP “Keep a toy on your desk or in your car. Put up a funny poster in your office. Choose a computer screensaver that makes you laugh. Frame photos of … Read More