Many of us learn about procrastination at an early age When I was little, I loved the song “The Book Report” from the musical “You’re a Good man Charlie Brown. It’s a song about writing, working under pressure and procrastination. For Read More
Traveling: tips and products for packing light and right
It’s officially summer and I am dreaming of getting away While it's been decades since I was in school, when June comes around I still long for a summer break. My consolation is getting away for a few days, on either a trip or a vacation. (In my Read More
Need a lift? Check out the new Jeremy Messersmith album
I suspect that many of us feel a bit overwhelmed by the seemingly never-ending stream of bad news. The world feels awfully dark right now.Good news-I've found a bit of musical sunshine!I’ve long been a fan of Jeremy Messersmith. He has a Read More
Menopause and your belly
I can appreciate a good belly laugh! Comedian Wanda Sykes has a very funny sketch about her menopausal belly. Her belly has a name, Esther, and Esther loves bread, alcohol and cheesecake. (Contains adult language and is Not Safe for Work).I Read More
It’s not in your head, nature helps you relax
Well, actually, it is in your head. Your brain doesn't switch off when you are relaxing, it just switches on a different part. That part of your brain called the default mode network (DMN). Oddly enough, you DMN is more active when you are lost Read More