Recent Stories
Where you can pick apples in Maine
A list of some Maine orchards that let you pick your own apples. It's a great way to spend a late summer/early fall afternoon. Check ahead to make sure your favorite farm is open this year.
Poignant old memories tucked away in my mother’s bookcase
My mother has been gone for six years, but the memories of her are still strong. Unfortunately, because of Alzheimer's, her own memories were not so strong. This is a story about an art project I did about her and her lost memories.
The connection between being hoarse and having acid reflux
If I had a lot of heartburn, I might have suspected acid reflux. Instead, I was often hoarse, which I didn't realize can also be a symptom.
Aging doesn’t mean you have to stop being active
Could you be using aging as an excuse to take it easy instead of being more active? How about some good advice and motivation?
In memory of Joe Semmes, who chose love, not fear
In 1996 Joe Semmes learned that he had pancreatic cancer. Joe passed away in 2020, but his spirit lives on in the lessons he learned and shared throughout his life.
The power of healing with crystal bowls and a beautiful voice
A few weeks ago, I awoke to the sounds of these crystal bowls and Laura Thompson Brady's beautiful voice. We were at camp and she was sitting on the dock next door playing the bowls and singing. Laura is a sound healer and I can say with certainty that she is a gifted one.