One of the most significant life transitions is when the family leaves the nest. This is the infamous empty nest syndrome. Homeowners who’ve spent many years in one home, likely raised a family and shared many memories within those walls. When the kids grow and move on, it can be

I talked to a friend the other day who was filling me in on the role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in providing global women’s health advice under the umbrella of International Women’s Day (IWD). Being in the women’s health advice business, we are vitally involved in

A few years ago I found myself at the mercy of the job market. I had worked for many years at the same place in the same field and I had liked my job. My downsizing in retrospect wasn’t really the big surprise it felt at the time and it was a good thing in hindsight, but it took

At the ripe old age of 22, I was so happy to be done with school; done with textbooks and tests and projects and professors and nights with no sleep and ready for all the new career advice my advisers had to offer! After all, it was a long road. That moment that I stood on that stage

When I was younger I often wondered why anyone would be depressed during the holidays. It made no logical sense to me. To me the holidays were absolutely wonderful. I would decorate the house with my mother, make Christmas cookies for my father (and Santa of course) and eagerly await

The worst part of the holidays for most people is the times spent alone. If you are dealing with a divorce during the holidays, remember, you are not alone; a lot of us have also been there. Some people throw themselves into every little thing they can find to avoid the depression;

As our children near the marrying years, we as parents try to give the best advice we can. We warn against bad relationships, controlling relationships, abusive relationships, we talk about the trials and tribulations that come with addictive personalities and even if we don’t mean

Facebook works!  In the last three months, I met so many friends on Facebook.  Some are now personal friends, some I have personally gone a great distance to meet, some are helping me in innumerable ways on my blog and website. One such friend is the proprietor of MJ Home Furnishing

Lately my husband constantly complains that I am not happy. He mentions it if I don’t react to news the way he thinks I should, it comes up in every argument, if I have to hear one more time, “nothing makes you happy, ” I may spontaneously combust! You see I’m notoriously

When Gina’s husband left her after 30 years of marriage, she didn’t know how she’d go on. Then she learned about something called Daisy Camp, and not only has she survived, but she’s living-and loving-every minute of her life! As her husband spoke, Gina’s