by kathy | Blog, self-care, thriving in middle age
In the next five articles I am going show you 5 ways to move that are natural to humans. These movements have been lost to us after years of chairs and cars and losing our sense of play when it comes to ‘exercise’. I want you to be strong and pain free and I...
by admin | 3 things, Blog, fun
The events in the news recently have me feeling worried, sad and less than hopeful. I am all about confronting the truth about the serious problems we face as humans and trying to help solve them. But sometimes distraction and avoidance can be a healthy way to cope...
by admin | 3 things, beauty, Blog, yummy things
Snacks. Everyone likes something different. Maybe you are a salty snack lover (or maybe you’re just salty 😉) Maybe you like the sweet stuff. If you are like me, maybe you like both! Almonds, cashews and chocolate are a great combo. I feel like the good fat from the...
by admin | 3 things, Blog, fashion, thriving in middle age
I have always loved shoes. I know I’m not alone in this; remember when the corrupt Imelda Marcos was famous for her number of shoes? But think about the cultural expectations around shoes for a minute. When Michelle Obama met the Queen she famously put her arm...
by admin | 3 things, beauty, Blog, thriving in middle age
I love a good tinted moisturizer. They should even out skin tone and provide hydration but beyond that, they should look just like skin – but better. I have found my ‘holy grail’ tinted moisturizer from a brand called Pur. This product is sheer but has a hint of...
by admin | 3 things, Blog, Uncategorized
If you don’t listen to podcasts, you should. You can listen on any device, a computer, an pad or a smart phone. If you have blue tooth head phones you can putter around, wash dishes, go for a walk, all while listening to podcasts. I first wrote about podcasts in 2017...
by admin | 3 things, Blog, fashion, Travel
This month I am going to lead a retreat in Mexico so packing is on my mind! I will cover three categories of stuff I’m going to bring – Shoes, Dresses, Toiletries. Shoes are a tricky thing. They take up a lot of space but if you don’t bring the right ones you...
by admin | 3 things, Blog, habits, self-care
I recently got my house ‘inspected’ to see where I might be leaking heat and the guy who came to do it mentioned to me I should replace my smoke alarms. Although I replace the batteries every year, he told me I should have new alarms with carbon monoxide detection. In...
by admin | 3 things, Blog
“Grief expressed out loud for someone we have lost, or a country or home we have lost, is in itself the greatest praise we could ever give them. Grief is praise, because it is the natural way love honors what it misses.” Martin Prechtel This month I am recommending...