“Kindness costs you nothing.” -Irish Proverb Darlings, what if I told you there was ONE thing you could do EVERYDAY that would help you feel less worried, lower your blood pressure AND flood your body with calmness? There is! I recently read a study that said practicing one Random Act of Kindness (RAOK) everyday, reduces […]

As we age, it is more important than ever to maintain an active lifestyle. Exercise helps maintain your muscles and bone mass. A sedentary lifestyle, on the other hand, may lead to a loss of mobility and, in a worst-case scenario, end up seriously reducing the amount of independence you have in your golden years. Exercise […]

(Image via TheFrisky.com) Remember The Golden Girls, darlings? I know you do! All week, I’ve been thinking about friendship and how much it matters to us in our “golden” years. The Golden Girls were the type of girlfriends we all love to have: Honest, loyal and… hilarious. Did you have a favorite?  I admired certain […]

Did you know February is Black History Month? From politicians to authors to activists, there are so many women whose lives and contributions should be included in this celebration, and yet those women are usually overlooked. Not to underplay his contribution to history, but there is so much more to learn about and celebrate in […]

  “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” ~Leonardo Da Vinci Mental balance is a skill controlled by our minds. I think living a ‘balanced’ lifestyle is an art because, like art, it is a skill. Like art, we create our palate. What is considered balance for one is not considered balance for all. But one thing […]