Picture this: it’s a quiet early morning on the river, cool water so glassy that it reflects the sky, disturbed only by your paddle dipping smoothly below the surface. This is paddleboarding as Perry Thomas describes it. It’s a sensory experience defined by presence, patience, … [Read more...] about Balanced On A Floating Board
Positive Mental Thinking
Be Kind To Yourself And Take A Breath
"Put your own oxygen mask on first before assisting others." ~ Every airline attendant on every flight. You have to breathe. That is something everyone can agree on. As a caregiver, you have to look after yourself as a top priority. It might feel self-centered, but … [Read more...] about Be Kind To Yourself And Take A Breath
Spreading Critter Love
A love of “kids and critters” motivates Louisville Zoo volunteer docent Diana Grammer in her work. After growing up in Illinois, Diana attended Sullivan College and married a Louisville native, making this area her home for more than five decades. A few years after retiring from … [Read more...] about Spreading Critter Love
A Moment To Notice
The value of ritual is profound and underappreciated. Mostly, I think, it’s because we live in a time-starved culture in which ritual is time-indulgent. We have even lost the sense of ritual, presence, and intimacy of the meal; we no longer sit down to meals in the old … [Read more...] about A Moment To Notice
Pick Places You Don’t Walk Away From
For those who care: This is the continuation of the discussive and supportive space for those who are caring for their loved ones. As caregivers, we collectively remember that not everything has a solution, but most things can be improved. Q: My mom is becoming more homebound … [Read more...] about Pick Places You Don’t Walk Away From