When I was a boy, I had my first bad reaction to poison sumac with a rash that covered my body. It was brutal! We tried to treat it topically but that was futile. It was taking forever to get…
Whilst Outdoors, Here’s how to Avoid Poisonous Plants!
Our Smiley Lady Ruth says: ‘Tis the season to let go of all judgment. Wait, it’s always that season!
‘Tis the season to let go of all judgment. Wait, it’s always that season. Ok, starting over: ‘Tis the season to embrace the realities of gift giving and let go of all judgment. 1) Never be upset if someone re-gifts a gift you gave.…
Getting Your Act(ions) Together: Taking Responsibility
••• Delia played the “blame game.” Whenever something was not to her satisfaction, she blamed someone else. She never asked herself if she had contributed anything to the situation. Even when clear-cut facts were brought to her attention, she refused…
Folks, April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month
I struggled to figure out a way that I could make a difference and help researchers in their quest. It didn’t take me long to realize that having worked as a photojournalist for over 40 years that my skills are…
Our Smiley Lady’s Blog: Hey, How is Your Day Going!?
Today was great! Just like Yesterday! Just like tomorrow! Just sitting here trying to think of what to write. What? What? What? can’t take my bath until I post a blog (I’m very bossy with myself). It’s been such a wonderful…
Getting Your Act(ions) Together: The Importance of Movement
••• “I’m a natural born couch potato.” Maurice said this with an air of resignation. Then he added, “I even remember finding every excuse in the book to avoid gym at school. ” Maurice needs to learn that strenuous exercise…