Age no longer mattered as I watched and waited while my husband disappeared into the desert of dementia. I had to keep living while this happened and the realities set in.Do you think you know your family and friends? This is when you really find out. There are legalities to be considered, and what you thought was within your vows suddenly become non-existent.Blended families are an added burden to the legalities. If I looked at people as separate persons before, I really do now. Do we kno...

I am number 13 in a family of 17 children. We grew up on a farm where everyone did everything. No one was excluded from contributing to getting the chores done. ----It was hard work and we never lacked for anything that was important. There was sibling rivalry and a lot of laughter. We played as hard as we worked.----Mom was the glue and the disciplinarian. The lesson ingrained was: Family is always important. Be true to yourself. ----Mom and Dad had their issues, yet you saw those flashes...

With her trademark wit, heartfelt wisdom, and lyrical style, bestselling author Sue Patton Thoele issues a declaration of independence for women on the right side of fifty. "When I was a young woman," she writes, "I thought aging meant loss and limitation, but I've learned that it's really about freedom."

When the lights go out and you pull the covers up to your neck, do you lie there listening to something that sounds like footsteps in the hall? Do you glimpse a mist out of the corner of your eye, but when you turn your head to look, nothing is there? Are those strange noises you hear, the knocks and bangs, just the house settling, or is it something more sinister?Some might say you're crazy, but many of us believe.Within these pages are true ghost stories. Many of the circ...

Based on Lorna Bright's workshop "How to Say 'Hasta La Vista' to Everything From Old Lovers to Worn-out Shoes", this book is filled with effective techniques and practical suggestions for unloading mental, emotional and spiritual baggage such as unwanted habits, self-sabotaging thoughts and unpleasant memories in order to move forward into a happier, healthier, and more dynamic expression of life. What people are saying: "Lorna’s 6x4 inch pocket/purse sized book 52 Ways to Let Go of Anythi...

My writings will facilitate your self-esteem ,self acceptance , physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual balance and equilibrium and improve your personal and career performance and relationships.

FINE TUNING is the art of changing with the times. It is using the natural gifts of the 6 senses to connect with what you want, need and must deal with, in order to get results in your life that make it feel right in the present. Being fine tuned is how to get through these changes and come out feeling good.Have you ever had a feeling that someone was watching you and turned around to find it true? Have you ever had a feeling that something was terribly wrong, and it was? How many decision...

Vivid - at times raw with emotion and dripping with sentiment.Christina Marra traces the timeline of her life with soulful imagery and profound emotion.She speaks of relatable experiences using the poetry she calls the Words of Her Life. Marra begins with the birth of self and traces the development of her thoughts and feelings as she experiences love, life, and a full range of emotions during her adolescence and into her adulthood. She exasperates the development of self through profound ...

Pieces of me, is a poetic colletion expressing a very personal and intimate perspective on love and how these four letters have completely changed and influenced the life of Emmanuel Netu. The book strives to express these overwhelming emotions that sometimes push us to have various types of experiences and sometimes unrealistic expectations. Each piece is different for every single reader. The words you'll find within these pages express universal thoughts and emotions we all feel through...

THE PERPETUAL CALENDAR OF INSPIRATION:Old Wisdom for a New World366 Days of Insight from the Inspired.Us Blogby Vera NazarianThe premise is simple...New bits of common sense, inspiration, and insight to jump-start your day. What if it inspired all of us?This blog is a non-denominational resource where philosophy, belief, and reason come together to blend and emerge as practical wisdom.Inspired.UsOld Wisdom for a New World...

From the hugely popular editor of *Real Simplemagazine* comes a charming, hilariously honest look at the chaos of working motherhood that has generated tremendous buzz with reviewers, bloggers, and readers alike.**Kristin van Ogtrop knows she's lucky-fulfilling career, great husband, three healthy kids, and, depending on the hamster count, an impressive roster of pets. You could also say she's half-insane, but name one working mom who isn't.Using stories an...

We could all use a little more joy in our lives. With joy we feel healthier. The world is friendlier. Everything looks brighter. Joy helps us to live up to our potential, it enables us to become the best that we can be.Thought provoking and empowering, Pebbles of Joy encourages us to take control of our thoughts and our lives. It is the inspiration that we all need to live a happier and healthier life.Within every one of us lies a spark of Divine Universal energy. ...