The vibrancy of springtime pulsates the earth. Every living thing feels the urgency to respond. Flowers, trees, grass, even weeds naturally respond to the beckoning call. Likewise, mankind responds to the summons. Our attitudes are lighter, our outlooks become happier, our thoughts seem to sway to ideas of fancy. We, as humans, go through a physical change in that our body is awaken to the possibilities around us. This awareness stimulates and increases our energy level and we begin to…..
Attending the authors showcase at a local library yesterday was an exciting event. Friends of the Library, writers groups, local arts councils, big box retails and over 70 local authors were all present to make the day a roaring success. The project was partially funded by the Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. This means that “all hands were in” to sponsor this celebration of local acknowledgement of writing talent. This brings up the question. Does anyone…..
I recently read an article about a women shopping in retail stores for clothes that fit. This woman is a “real woman” who possesses all the curves and crevices that women possess. I’m not talking about an overly large woman or an obese female just an average woman in today’s society. You guessed it. Most of the retail stores possess a wide variety of the latest chic attire posed in the most alluring positions. However, the majority of sizes range from “0” through “10.” These clothes are…..
Today’s environment is stressful. The pace of life is fast, multiple options compete for our precious time, our attention span seems to be shortened as we age, and instant gratification is expected. We are even told how to manage our sleep – dark, quiet room with no electronic distractions. Often we feel as though someone has set us down in the middle of a raging tornado and said: “Now function at your peak, have a positive outlook and soothe your…..