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  We all have unpleasant traits we wish we could change. It’s part of our character and personality. However, when examined from a different perspective, some of what we consider a bad trait can be seen as a strength. We might think someone is extremely self-indulgent. Sounds negative. You might think, “Jane is so focused on Jane. It’s all about Jane, Jane, Jane.” Now, looking at it as positive, we may think, “Gee, Jane takes great care of herself. Sure, she looks in the mirror 10 times a minute, gets Botox and fillers, but hey…she is vigilant about her good...

It happens to everyone. You’re in a bad mood, dragging around, things seem out of kilter, you’re just not yourself, and you need time to work your way out of your funk.  Triggers might be that you didn’t get the assignment you hoped for after trying so hard, your rent or monthly assessment climbed exorbitantly, or you’re simply greatly perturbed by all the bad news swirling in every direction..  Whatever the reason, your closest family and friends have compassion and try…and keep trying as they hear it in your voice, see it in your face, know it from your body...

We’ve been mothers for decades and one of us has the joy of watching daughters now be mothers. As the day approaches to celebrate moms, we think of our own late mothers and grandmothers and all the happiness as well as the heartache we experienced. It’s all part of the package.  Because of our years of experience and the perspective of older age, we have learned a great deal. So, this Mother’s Day we thought we’d share what we wish we had known and what we hope new moms will heed to make the “job” a bit more delightful and...

  How many times have you said to yourself after an afternoon chasing the grandkids around, “I’m exhausted. I just don’t have the same energy I used to have. I’m getting too old for this.” As much as you may love those grands, we get more fatigued as we age and start to slow down, for some a lot and others not as much. The same goes for our workloads, whether paid or volunteer. We find ourselves muttering when we’re tackling yet another demanding project. Our brain begins to talk to us, “You’re crazy! What are you doing this for...

 We’re no longer in search of perfection whether the perfect test score, the ideal weight or the best cake ever baked. Cakes look nice if the layers are even and the frosting is smooth, but who cares if they are the best you’ve ever tasted. Light and fluffy for the cake part and rich for the frosting are good enough and delicious to us. Even well-known writers like Thomas Friedman and Maureen Dowd of The New York Times Opinion pages or author Malcolm Gladwell don’t hit it out of the ballpark with every column and book. Do they fret...