One habit many of us do each year is set goals or make resolutions. By this point in the calendar, resolutions may have faded, or our goals may not be realized as we had hoped. Sometimes, goals or resolutions arenāt fun or cultivate joy. One goal I had this year was to strengthen my relationships … Read more
Spraining my ankle last month has impacted me more than just physically. Not being able to exercise as I normally would has brought changes including not always feeling as mentally sharp, motivated or energized. With my activity curtailed, I also miss seeing the seasonal changes nature paints in September as I walk. Itās time to … Read more
āI’m worried about (fill in the blank of a loved one), their memory isnāt what it should be.ā I hear this often and did again the other day. Many suffer more forgetful moments with age. For those of us in middle age, it can be due to increased stress or doing too many things at … Read more
Winds are shifting, leaves are beginning to fall and school bells are ringing. These telltale end of summer signs may make us feel sad about the end of one season and the beginning of another. But if youāve participated in our #SummerToRemember series, itās my hope you have plenty of memories to draw upon as … Read more
Surprise! Happy Birthday! Congratulations! Our sentiments flow with monumental markers of time: birthdays, anniversaries, graduations etc. We all enjoy and celebrate these important milestones of life as we should. But even better is knowing these social events will help strengthen our memories. The special moments of life provide an opportunity to be with those we … Read more
āTradition, tradition!ā The lyrics of the Fiddler on the Roof song echo in our heads whenever traditions come up or need to change. We all have traditions with family, friends, coworkers or our community. They are a good way to spark memories, create new moments and have something to look forward to in our lives. … Read more