As our counties reopen in Washington, we are experiencing more freedom to move around and enjoy outdoor activities. Although they look much different than last…

As Washington adjusts to the new normal, how we personally define “summer fun” has dramatically changed.  Even if everything has opened up, our lives and…

Although it is impossible to find exactly where the phrase first originated, the golfer Walter Hagen used to say “stop and smell the roses” and…

In a post pandemic environment, the 4th of July may not look like it has in the past.  Picnics, large gatherings with fireworks and parties…

Being an earthly father is a tough job and sometimes gets a bad rap. We are quick to criticize our dads and forget that they…

Transitions are for the brave. They require extra strength both physically and emotionally to weather the changes. That is why it is so important to…

Spring has sprung and after the last few months sequestered in our homes, we need some new life surrounding us.  Lady Bird Johnson once said…

The 2020 COVID 19 pandemic has caused a far-reaching economic situation and has left millions of people struggling financially.  With food banks struggling to meet…

Isolation is a double edged sword. In the face of COVID 19, it provides safety from getting and passing to others a deadly virus. On…

We recently discovered this prayer said to have been written by a Seventeenth Century Nun.  Although we could not prove authorship, it was a beautiful…

Spring cleaning has taken front stage this year as many Americans are under stay-at-home orders to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Even though…

Physical distancing during the “Stay at Home” order is important to the health and well being of the masses, but how can we maintain important…

Many who are reading this article today remember World War 2 and the Depression.  A time when communities naturally pulled together to support one another…

With the new world of quarantine and isolation that much of the nation is experiencing right now, staying home is not an option.  Isolation has…

Now that ‘social distancing’ and ‘quarantine’ are fully a part of the American vocabulary. It is important that we don’t forget how to communicate with…

Quarantines date back to antiquity. In Bible times, even after ceremonial cleansing or healing, people were ordered to “stay outside their tent for seven days.”…

We are aging and there is no getting around it. Our bodies are made of cells, and cell death naturally occurs as we age.  We…

Very few people make it through their aging journey without experiencing a trip to the hospital, a surgery or a rehabilitation stay.  Hospitals are set…

The long winter months have taken their toll on our bodies. With cold and rainy weather keeping us indoors, our bodies have become sedentary and…

In 1969 a song was released about being single called “One is the Loneliest Number.” Made famous by Three Dog Night, the recording reached number…

This week Hallmark stores will be packed with people looking for chocolates and last minute cards covered with hearts!  Some statistics say that over 58…

Living alone has significant benefits in the kitchen.  You can eat what you want, when you want, cook or not cook and fully enjoy food…

The winters in Washington can be long, wet and really cold, so appreciating the dark months of early winter can be a real challenge. Fortunately,…

Have you noticed the pessimism that seems to have enveloped our country and communities? Are you discouraged by the negativity that is being broadcasted by…

When Marie Kondo first published her book about Tidying Up, people around the world made “does it spark joy?” a household saying. All of a…

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops after being exposed to a toxic substance called asbestos. Many people were unknowingly exposed to asbestos for the…

5 Things Everybody Ought to Know About Hobbies Having a hobby brings more than personal enrichment to our lives. By learning new skills, resurrecting dormant…

January 1st brings a fresh new start for each one of us. Every New Year gives new reasons to hope. More than just a number,…

In a 2019 British survey, only 14% of people over 50 years old said they would make New Year’s Resolutions. We can speculate why. Is…

“While everyone around me is celebrating, I am expecting to be alone. Or even worse, surrounded by couples and strangers.”  -Could This Be You? Loneliness…

5 ways to enjoy the next family gathering This season brings numerous opportunities to visit with friends and family.  Whether you are at a party…

Age-friendly places to visit over the holidays There are a multitude of wonderful holiday activities to go to nearby this year, but not all of…

Winter storms can bring rain, snow, wind and freezing cold temperatures. Are you ready? Preparing well and making a plan can make a big difference…

Sometimes it seems like all we hear about is the negativity of aging. Aches, pains, loss and defeat happen to everyone, not just to those…

Mike & Vivian Martin Hebrews 13:7 tells us “Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way…