This was Rick’s story. A comment made years ago still comes to mind. It was uninvited and unhelpful. It surfaced during an unrelated conversation, and it bothers me to this day. Nothing outwardly dramatic happened, but internally there is tension, defensiveness, and distance. The moment has passed, but the emotion has not. I still feel…
Every once in a while I see a trend that is disturbing. This is one I became aware of through my dermatology medical news. It is so concerning that the government of France is raising a red flag on this social media trend that involves promoting unprotected sun exposure. With vacations to warm climates and…
I’ve had a dog most of my adult life. Dogs are called “man’s best friend” for a reason, but the benefits go far beyond companionship. They promote emotional and physical well-being in ways we often don’t notice until we look back and realize how much better life feels with them around. They impact our life-satisfaction.…
