Explore the Wild Birding is now having its moment, but Meg Brown developed her interest in 2004. While she and her husband Steve always enjoyed being outdoors, when they met up with some avid-birder friends in the Rocky Mountains, Meg quickly caught the birding bug. She saw a grouse putting on a big display and […]
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Caregiving
Shining A Light On Dementia
Adria Thompson created Be Light Care as a way to shed light on what can feel like a dark and scary subject: dementia. Now this speech pathologist and educator based in Corbin, Kentucky, shares her expertise primarily through short, practical videos that help make everyday moments easier for the caregivers of loved ones with dementia. […]
For Those Who Care – A Caregiver Handbook (Part One)
This is a 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&As: Q: My dad won’t take his medicine on time, and it is making his health problems worse. A: This is a […]
Activities
What’s Left To Explore? – The Wild
Explore the Wild Birding is now having its moment, but Meg Brown developed her interest in 2004. While she and her husband Steve always enjoyed being outdoors, when they met up with some avid-birder friends in the Rocky Mountains, Meg quickly caught the birding bug. She saw a grouse putting on a big display and […]
Take The Grandkids On A Spring Flower Hike
This spring, plan some family time in the great outdoors – coat-free and ready to soak up some vitamin D! According to the National Park Service, walking in nature improves mood, self-esteem, and relaxation. And one-on-one grandkid/grandparent time spent in the sunshine walking or skipping through grassy paths and tree-covered lanes allows for deeper connections […]
Health & Fitness
What’s Left To Explore? – Your Limits
Explore Your Limits Exploring an interest always pushes a person out of their comfort zone, whether it is learning astrophotography, how to fly or sail, or the distinctive song of a Golden Swamp Warbler. But sometimes the thing you take an interest in is your own body. At least, that is the case for Scott […]
Take The Grandkids On A Spring Flower Hike
This spring, plan some family time in the great outdoors – coat-free and ready to soak up some vitamin D! According to the National Park Service, walking in nature improves mood, self-esteem, and relaxation. And one-on-one grandkid/grandparent time spent in the sunshine walking or skipping through grassy paths and tree-covered lanes allows for deeper connections […]
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A Piece Of Cake
I had almost forgotten I had the ability to create a cake from scratch. Between box mixes and finished offerings in grocery stores and bakeries, it seemed ridiculous to make a cake at home. Then I remembered the sheet cake. I grew up making sheet cakes, and they are easy to mix up, require normal […]
Inviting Calm Into Your Closet
When the flowers are blooming and birdsong becomes your new morning alarm, it’s easy to experience the inspiring changes spring is springing on you. All that outdoor inspiration can manifest indoors too and guide you to your own path of change — or just an uncontrollable urge to clean out your closet. Spring cleaning has […]
Shining A Light On Dementia
Adria Thompson created Be Light Care as a way to shed light on what can feel like a dark and scary subject: dementia. Now this speech pathologist and educator based in Corbin, Kentucky, shares her expertise primarily through short, practical videos that help make everyday moments easier for the caregivers of loved ones with dementia. […]
What’s Left To Explore? – Your Limits
Explore Your Limits Exploring an interest always pushes a person out of their comfort zone, whether it is learning astrophotography, how to fly or sail, or the distinctive song of a Golden Swamp Warbler. But sometimes the thing you take an interest in is your own body. At least, that is the case for Scott […]
Take The Grandkids On A Spring Flower Hike
This spring, plan some family time in the great outdoors – coat-free and ready to soak up some vitamin D! According to the National Park Service, walking in nature improves mood, self-esteem, and relaxation. And one-on-one grandkid/grandparent time spent in the sunshine walking or skipping through grassy paths and tree-covered lanes allows for deeper connections […]