When In Doubt, Reach Out So many people are lonely. Here are some ways to reach out to people you know. 1.Go old school and send a letter or card, and include new photos for them to enjoy. 2.If they have access to a phone or device that allows for a video … [Read more...] about Three Easy Ways to Make Someone’s Day
10 Ways to Visit Someone Who is Stuck At Home (A balloon might be a perfect thing to take)
When Katherine Autin’s husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2004, she didn’t know much about the disease except for what she had heard from stars like Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali. Faced with this mysterious and complicated disease, Katherine began to learn as much as she … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Visit Someone Who is Stuck At Home (A balloon might be a perfect thing to take)
Planning a Party: How to make it personal, set the scene and tell a story
A perfect party is one that’s filled with family and friends. This was a priority for Tilly Barr when she started planning a surprise 90th birthday party for her father, Jelle. To make sure everyone important to him could be in attendance, she began sending out invitations six … [Read more...] about Planning a Party: How to make it personal, set the scene and tell a story
Five Ways to Experience Summer and Sunshine
When the sun is shining, it’s time to get out and experience the things that can illuminate every spot of your life. Try one or all of these ideas for using the sunshine to brighten your days and lift your mood. Take a bike ride through Cherokee Park, the Parklands at … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Experience Summer and Sunshine
How I transformed my house
Contributing editor to Today's Transitions Lucy Pritchett shares how she completely renovated her house. The doorway leading into the room with the fireplace was not there before the reconstruction. There was a solid wall. Where the right-hand bookcase is now was the … [Read more...] about How I transformed my house