Everything seems to be movies, movies, movies these days, darlings with all of the awards shows ramping up. The Golden Globes was last week and I was so happy to see that “The Shape of Water” took home two awards including Best Director. I highly recommend the film. Awards season is great for people watching! […]

The most powerful approach to winning an audience of readers is through the art of storytelling, especially true stories where you know the character. In my story, The Dreaded CAT scan, I stressed the importance of being proactive in regards to your health. The story depicted my experience ten years ago with cancer; how I faced […]

I learned very early on in my life, first grade to be exact, that happiness takes work. Of course, as a six-year-old, I did not think of it in those terms, but I just knew the harder I tried to make new friends or get good grades, the happier I felt. Throughout my life whenever […]

Unfortunately, dear readers, stress is something we know all too intimately. However, just because it is part of our daily lives does not mean that we are helpless in combating it. So how do we go about dealing with stress after 50? Our greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another, because […]

Image via nextavenue.org By: Debbie Stevenson Healthy eating is made up of a number of different factors. From portion control and proper nutrition, to counting calories and eliminating sweets, maintaining a healthy diet can be a little overwhelming. When it comes to eating healthier, the key is to work smarter – not harder. Here are 6 […]