When Did I Go from Being a Babe to a Sweet Little Old Lady?
By Adell Harvey - Thursday, January 13, 2011
Finally I’ve learned to pray this “Senility Prayer” every morning when I wake up.“Lord, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference.”
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Search for a Deeper Meaning
By Joyce A. Norman - Thursday, July 01, 2010
Some friends of mine went for a four-day vacation at a spa inSedona, Arizona. The retelling of their trip made for a wonderful evening as they talked about different aspects of their stay in the shadows of the red rock
canyons that surrounded their spa.
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SHOULD YOU BE IN BUSINESS?
By Suzanne Caplan - Monday, June 28, 2010
Looking for short hours and high pay? Some businesses meet these requirements but too few to discuss on this site. Looking for a way to turn your talent, skill or expertise into some cash and satisfaction? Here’s a place where I can be of some help. We are officially starting a Business Blog for exactly that purpose. After 30 plus years in business and consulting, I have seen and learned a lot and love the thought of sharing that knowledge. Joining me is Ann O’Connell, an accountant and a multitalented woman with a vast array of business expertise and experience. I am from western Pennsylvaniaand Ann is from rural Nova Scotia. I hope we will be joined by other experts.
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The Power in a Gathering of Women
By Eileen McDargh - Friday, April 30, 2010
Forget "fight or flight" as the only duo of responses in the face of stress. For women, there's a third response: "befriend". A landmark UCLA study turned five decades of stress research on its head with the revelation that a cascade of brain chemicals gives women a larger behavioral repertoire when confronted with stress.
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HOW TO HELP A FRIEND WHO IS MOURNING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE
By By Angela Jackson - Monday, April 05, 2010
Mourning the death of a loved one is a process and the process is different for everyone. The way a friend or family member faces their loss will be unique to their personality, temperament and the closeness they felt to the person who has died. Therefore, when supporting someone who is mourning consider where this person is in their grieving process. Grieving follows a discernible pattern as described by Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross in her book on death and dying. An awareness of these stages will help you understand the process and know who to assist the person to whom you are offering your support.
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