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Do you have a loved one who is living with dementia? Here’s an idea I learned from my daughter-in-law Jeri, whose...
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Wisdom Stories
My Son’s Advice on Dealing with Cancer
My Son’s Advice on Dealing with Cancer
My son Jeff has been on a cancer journey since January of 2023. After many months of difficult treatment and a...
Do You Have a Blue Mind?
Do You Have a Blue Mind?
What is a “blue mind”? And do you have one? First, it’s the name of a book (Blue Mind) by the late marine biologist...
Presence: A Parent’s Biggest Gift
Presence: A Parent’s Biggest Gift
By Lisa Smith What your child needs most isn’t another toy or activity—it’s you. They crave moments when you're...
By the Sea, Love Found Its Way Back
By the Sea, Love Found Its Way Back
A note from Karen Mulder: the following post is written by my nephew. It’s a condensed version of a short story...
Ignore Wirecutter’s Gift-Giving Advice and Follow Mine Instead
Ignore Wirecutter’s Gift-Giving Advice and Follow Mine Instead
Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, or for any other occasion, the New York Times’ Wirecutter site reviews and...
Friendships Change
Friendships Change
A 23-year-old woman asked me: “A long-time college friend is seeming distant. She doesn’t respond to my texts or...
