Recent Stories
Bright Side March 21, 2020
Feeling down? A little lost? Uncertain? Overwhelmed? Take a quick Bright Side break with me.
How to practice gratitude and why you should
What are you grateful for? In this podcast, researcher Dr. Robert Emmons discusses what gratitude is, how easy it is to find it, and why it's important to try. Especially right now.
COVID-19: Maine update 3/17/2020
As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, including in Maine and the rest of the United States, the information we receive can sometimes be misleading and/or confusing. That's why it's important to get it from a trusted source. One of mine is Dr. Dora Anne Mills.
Bright Side March 14, 2020
Having trouble sleeping lately? I am. Seems all I can think about is COVID-19. I feel caught between wanting to learn as much as I can and wanting to turn everything off. But I received a few unexpected gifts today that brightened up my attitude. I'd like to share them with you.
COVID-19 and another way to say I love you
All across the country and here in Maine, events are being canceled or postponed, people are being encouraged to stay home, when possible, they are working from home, classes are being offered online. The list grows minute by minute. Alongside these measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 is the risk that some people will feel disconnected from their loved ones. One example, those who live in long-term care facilities and nursing homes that are now closed to visitors.
Trevor Maxwell mans up to cancer
The story of a man whose life took a dark turn when he learned he had Stage IV colorectal cancer. Because of the love and support of his family he was able to pull himself out of that dark place. The key was realizing that he couldn't do it alone. Now he is providing support to other men with cancer.