Seven steps to maximize your creativity

WE TEND TO THINK of creativity as the “muse” that inspires painters, sculptors, musicians, and writers to achieve their best work. In actuality, creativity is a vital factor in virtually every walk of life. Think of creativity as the force that shapes and directs raw talent.

The Devil and Mrs. Jones

MRS. JONES HAS LIVED IN HER ASSISTED-LIVING APARTMENT for some time now. She moved in during the pandemic, so things thus far have been an altogether atypical experience. Last month, we discussed how Mrs. Jones relies on the facility staff for care and support when her family can’t visit.

On the road, your best offense is a good defense

SAFE DRIVING isn’t a matter of luck. The safest drivers on the road are those who adopt a defensive approach every time they get behind the wheel.

A WALK IN THE PARK

SHIRLEY AND I HAVE BEEN campers since 1975, first in tents and then an RV. Our favorite places to visit have always been the national parks because they are such splendid repositories of magnificent scenery, wildlife, and historical and cultural significance.

Financial wellness—how do you score?

IF YOU DO a Google search for financial wellness, you will find many definitions or explanations. Financial wellness doesn’t have just one meaning because it means something different to each person.

The correlation between diabetes and hearing loss

DIABETES IS A CHRONIC DISEASE that affects about 30 million Americans. When one thinks of diabetes, the impact it has on other organs such as the kidneys, heart, eyes, and nervous system comes to mind first, and physicians tend to concentrate on these organs when treating diabetes.

Hope vs. despair

I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU, but I’ve been struggling with the implications of what has been happening in our country and our world over the past four years and especially saddened about what happened to us as a nation on January 6th of this new year.

NOBODY’S PERFECT

DURING THIS PANDEMIC, my friend’s mother had a stroke. She was hospitalized for two weeks and was transferred for rehab to a nursing home. During her over-three-month stay, other friends wanted to call her and wondered how she was doing.

Make the most of that Valentine’s Day flower bouquet

VALENTINE’S DAY IS ABOUT showing that special someone in your life how much you care, and what better way to express those heartfelt sentiments than a big bouquet of flowers?