No matter if you’re retired, semi-retired or still working (possibly more than one job), in today’s busy world, life can be downright hectic. Balancing day-to-day activities can be hard enough, but added sickness, financial constraints, long work hours, and a myriad...

At times life can become crazy-busy or hectic. Sometimes downright stressful. When things get to be too much for whatever the reason, there are 3 things you can always turn to — 3 easy and inexpensive things that can help you stay calm, change your attitude...

It’s simple – really. What we do in real-time life affects our future in countless ways. Even the simplest decisions can change an outcome for better or for worse. For example: You’re going to take a long walk and debate if you should leave your cell phone at home....

I still get the daily newspaper. It’s a mix of news topics: good, bad, indifferent, helpful, etc. All of these articles reflect the times we live in and what’s going on around our world. It’s a beautiful spring morning. After I read my morning paper, I took my coffee...

With the world spinning at warp speed, sometimes we lose sight of things that are and should be “basic.” Being thankful is one of them. Here are a few examples of things that are easy to overlook and be thankful for. This morning the sun was shining and the buds on...

Rainy days – some folks love them, some folks hate them. But here’s something to ponder no matter where you stand on the matter. I never minded a rainy day, except, of course, when I had a dreadful work commute (especially on a Monday morning). The slightest bit of...

The trees are shedding their colorful fall foliage, leaving branches looking cold and barren. It’s a sure sign that Thanksgiving is here and fall will soon be making a humble exit. But if you take a good hard look at those empty trees on a bright sunny day, you’ll...

Most folks say they just don’t have the time to volunteer or take on more responsibilities, especially if they have a hectic full-time job and/or family. But no matter how busy your lifestyle is, there are still plenty of simple and easy ways to help others who are...