Last night my book club discussed Sheryl Sandberg's book, "Lean In." I 'd been looking forward to this discussion because I respect the minds of my group. And even though I was looking forward to … [Read more...] about Even Smart White Women Don’t Understand Why “Lean In” Alienates
Facing Challenges
What Happens to the Caregiver When the Patient Rejects Treatment
I have a very good friend who is suffering from stage IV cancer. She initially underwent traditional treatment for chemotherapy and radiation. Over time however, the disease returned and she elected … [Read more...] about What Happens to the Caregiver When the Patient Rejects Treatment
How to Create Serenity in a Caregiver’s Home
My friend has cared for her mother in her home ever since her mother suffered a debilitating stroke. Her condition is now further complicated by a nervous system disease that has left her completely … [Read more...] about How to Create Serenity in a Caregiver’s Home
Life is Always About the Questions You Ask
This is an unfinished conversation with myself In 2010 I went into the blogosphere with a different intensity than I had in the preceding 2 years. I began to ask myself questions that required me to … [Read more...] about Life is Always About the Questions You Ask
Happiness Is Feeling Called Toward Leadership
Happy New Year All. 2013 has started. I am moving slowly but I could not let another day go by without checking in. In looking through the photos from last year, I see several important … [Read more...] about Happiness Is Feeling Called Toward Leadership
Recipe: Give Your Caregiver Friends The Gift of Soup
Sometimes I feel that sickness is all around me. It makes me think of being in my 20's and noticing that my mother seemed to be attending funerals frequently. I seriously asked her why … [Read more...] about Recipe: Give Your Caregiver Friends The Gift of Soup
Caregiving 101: How Not to Be a Pain In the Ass
Several of my friends are engaged in caregiving. Mostly these caregivers talk to each other for support but the voice of the person who is waging the war against the dis-ease is generally not … [Read more...] about Caregiving 101: How Not to Be a Pain In the Ass
Top 10 Boomer Tips to Prepare for an IRS Audit
Keeping your cool when you can’t do anything else. This baby boomer is smiling now but six hours earlier while sitting in the Internal Revenue office, a tear escaped down my cheek. I got … [Read more...] about Top 10 Boomer Tips to Prepare for an IRS Audit