My little Girl and Her Big Sister
Yesterday I had my annual check-up with my GP. I had been anticipating it for months. The thing I feared most finally happened. (Don’t worry, it isn’t really bad news, just upsetting to me!) For several years the nurse has been generous and let my height stand at 5’5” (165 cm), even though I could...
Using our Mind for a Change :-)
“Use it or Lose it.” We’ve all heard the phrase. But what is IT? Mostly I have taken it do be my physical body. I’ve known it’s good to exercise one’s brain as well, but isn’t mental delcine and forgetfulness simply an inevitable part of aging? The answer is a resounding NO, in no...
What’s It All About?
During my two week vacation in Austria, we had a wonderful time: hiking up to a cabin with a stunning view for some Austrian sausages in the sun; sledding down fast and furiously; ice skating together; cooking delicious meals as a team (so much more fun than alone); skiing, both cross country and downhill (I can...
Hono(u)r Your Mother, Empower Another!
This is a special week for me, and for many of you too — Sunday is Mother’s Day, and on Wednesday and Thursday, Mike and I have our birthdays. For me it’s a big one, Seven Oh :-), and I’ve been celebrating it for months now! Another piece is that when I was born, 70...
