I suppose I always think it is the older folks who get stuck, slip into a rut, and need to reboot their lives. Those people tired of their 9-5 commitments and finished raising their kids and wondering how much longer they have to find their passions. Or those who are just plain bored. And then…
Judy Freedman – Loneliness To Loveliness
Perhaps you’ve read about negativity bias – the human brain’s tendency to focus on what is wrong in our life, rather than what is right. Some days, I fall squarely into this pattern. I fixate on the silly remark I made to a friend – replaying it over and over again – and completely forget…
Ben Estus – Book of Mormon Actor
Tapping my toes and laughing out loud, I admit—a little sheepishly—I thoroughly enjoyed myself. The material was shocking and offensive and often not tasteful at all. But the actors, singing the catchy songs and dancing to the spirited tunes, seemed to have a whole lot of fun on stage. According to Ben Estus, he and…
Kathy Schultenover – Book Club Enthusiast
One of the things I missed most about leaving Houston was my monthly book club meeting. Our group was much more than lively conversation, often on topics far beyond the book we were meeting to discuss. Book club prompted me to read books I might not otherwise choose and to explore issues I may not dig…
Audrey Carroll – Airstream Trailer Travels
Each week has seven days, and someday isn’t one of them. Still, many of us sit back and wait for the perfect moment to execute our plans. But, that time may never come… I am not a camping kind of gal. And, even though snap judgments can get us into trouble, I didn’t picture Audrey…