As I write this, I’m pet sitting in a fabulous house near Universal City. It’s the home of one of my daughter’s friends who is out of town. She has two little dogs and I have two of my own. So far, it’s been like a vacation even though I’m only across town. And, I was more than ready to get away Do you ever feel like you're in an episode of Dallas or Dynasty? Or … [Read more...]
Does Dealing with Life Transitions Leave You Empty and Confused?
Change is never easy. The human spirit needs stability. The human mind craves predictability. Life transitions are uncomfortable, worrisome, and stressful. As much as we try to avoid it, however, change is also inevitable. And that’s not always a bad thing. In fact, some life changes are wonderful—getting married, having a child, starting a business, buying a home, taking … [Read more...]
Is Stress-Related Back Pain Keeping You Down?
The National Institute of Health reports that about 80 percent of adults experience back pain, with one in four experiencing it at least one day every three months. Risk factors include age, fitness level, diet, heredity, race, disease, smoking status, and work-related risks. Many instances are stress-related. This post was originally published on 2/6/14 and was updated on … [Read more...]
Are You Game to Travel Solo Over 50?
The idea of traveling solo as a woman over 50 sounds intriguing and tempting but you may be thinking that going alone on a trip is a scary thought, especially if you've never done it before. Don't be deterred though, because many older women have been widowed or are divorced, never married, or have partners not interested in traveling, are taking off to see the world … [Read more...]
What Can Cause You to Get a Mystery Rash?
Lately, my life’s been a little crazy. Whose isn’t, right? I won’t bore you with all the details but on top of everything that’s been going on, I woke up with a weird rash. That sweaty itchy feeling At first, I thought I was having an allergic reaction because I felt sweaty and a little breathless, so I ran into the bathroom and popped a Benadryl just in case. The … [Read more...]
