Have you ever wanted to hear a loved one’s voice again who has passed on? That was the impetus that led to the creation of The Voice Library 12 years ago. It started by offering people the opportunity to archive audio tributes to their loved ones as an alternative to a written obituary. Now, family members or friends can also make audio recordings of messages or stories to … [Read more...]
How the Law of Attraction Can Help You to Achieve Your Goals
What is the law of attraction exactly? Most of us have heard of it but what does it actually state? In fact, it is an immensely simplistic viewpoint that holds that we attract into our lives that which we feel most strongly about and choose to focus on. For example, if you are quite a negative person – someone who views the world from a glass half empty perspective – … [Read more...]
Jury Duty – A Civic Duty that Isn’t Always Convenient
This week I’m up for Jury duty and am hoping I won’t get called. It’s not that I don’t want to do it, in fact, I’ve always thought it would be interesting to see how the trial process works. The problem is, it’s going to be a major pain in the butt for me, to say the least. So far, I’ve been called in to do jury duty a few times but have never been chosen. Most of the … [Read more...]
Living with Dementia: Tips on How to Take Care of Your Spouse
Finding out your loved one is living with dementia can be difficult emotionally, with many new things to consider as they progress along their journey. Changes in cognitive ability can result in difficulty communicating, alterations in behavior and often memory loss. Here we will cover just some tips for caring for your spouse if they are living with dementia. What is … [Read more...]
Tips for Combating Cold Weather Blues so You Won’t Feel SAD
coldWe’ve gone through enough yearly transitions into the cold weather months to know that with the seasonal change can come feelings of sadness. Believe it or not, there is a medical term for this. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD for short, is common in the gloomy fall and winter months and is accompanied by feelings of hopelessness. It is also more common in women than in … [Read more...]
