For the past decade, I’ve had a front-row seat to the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s. The neurodegenerative disease has wreaked havoc on my mother-in-law. And those who love her. According to neuroscientist Dr. Jeanette Norden, Alzheimer’s affects more than five million Americans and 25 million individuals worldwide. It is most common in industrialized nations and…
Jan – Blessed with a Passion Project
The Orchid Series A collection of interviews featuring inspiring women over 75 years young. Curious, engaged, active, interesting. The sort of woman I want to be when I grow up! “God calls you lots of times, and you don’t pick up the phone,” says Jan. Twenty years ago, she and her late husband did answer…
Marj – The Orchid Series – Inspiring Women Over 75
The Orchid Series A collection of interviews featuring inspiring women over 75 years young. Curious, engaged, active, interesting. The sort of woman I want to be when I grow up! “Ours was a wonderful relationship, and I loved him dearly,” says Marj. “But I wish I’d told him how much I appreciated all the special…
Julianne Buonocore – Her Favorite Spots in Philadelphia
Series: Cities to Explore To celebrate our nation’s birthday, I asked Julianne Buonocore to take us on a tour of Philadelphia. A product liability attorney by day, Julianne writes The Literary Lifestyle, a popular book blog, from her Philly row house during her off-hours. Besides reliable book recommendations and reviews, Julianne offers reading lists —World…
Susan Martin – Hiking the Grand Canyon
At 5 am, Susan Martin dragged herself out of the cozy hotel bed. She stuffed the final supplies into her bulging backpack–snacks, a lunch, extra tops and bottoms for the next two days and nights. She tugged a jacket over her other four clothing layers and poured a cup of coffee. And then she…