Shelter is my guiding word for this year. It is a non-striving word. A shelter offers refuge, provides safety, and embraces calm and quiet. The pandemic arrived just about the time I started to incorporate a regular walking routine into my daily activities. At first I … [Read more...] about Finding Shelter…At A Cemetery
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Looking For A Good Book? Here’s What We’re Reading This Summer
The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer While a book about a death doula may not strike you as a fun summer read, The Collected Regrets of Clover is certainly an exception. Less about death and more about living life to its fullest, this book follows the adventures of … [Read more...] about Looking For A Good Book? Here’s What We’re Reading This Summer
Lighten Your Load With Humor
I have been told that I have a good sense of humor, but not at the expense of others. I do not laugh at people’s mistakes, distresses, or misfortunes. I feel compassion and look for ways to be supportive. I am less and less apt to engage in ridicule or sarcasm. I resist using … [Read more...] about Lighten Your Load With Humor
Contemplating Your Next Move – Workplace Conversation About Ageism (Part 3 of 3)
Time For A Conversation “If ageism happens in your workplace, have some courageous conversations with people,” says Dr. John-Robert Curtin, professor at Indiana University and the University of Louisville. Have conversations with people you trust, and if you’re nervous to have … [Read more...] about Contemplating Your Next Move – Workplace Conversation About Ageism (Part 3 of 3)
Learn About His Extraordinary Life, And What He Knows Now
George Demaree serves as chief operating officer of Saint Stephen Baptist Church. He is a long-time member on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana. He has had a career in consulting, sales, and marketing. How Would You Describe Yourself? I'm an integrity … [Read more...] about Learn About His Extraordinary Life, And What He Knows Now